European chivalry code through theme of ruling the roost

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Compare and contrast the differences and similarities between the two documents; The Japanese Bushido Code and The European Chivalry Code through the theme of "Ruling the Roost" ~ methods and styles of administration of government over the populace. Document Themed Research Paper is a Compare and Contrast Paper, in that you are required in your analysis of the two primary documents within your theme to evaluate their similarities and differences within the sections of the paper outlined below AND to develop and prove a thesis argument.

They are primary documents so you may just have to describe where they originated for example The Knights Code of Chivalry was part of the culture of the Middle Ages and was understood by all. A Code of Chivalry was documented in "The Song of Roland" in the Middle Ages Knights period of William the Conqueror who ruled England from 1066.

The 'Song of Roland' describes the 8th century Knights of the Dark Ages and the battles fought by the Emperor Charlemagne. The code has since been described as Charlemagne's Code of Chivalry. The Song of Roland was the most famous 'chanson de geste' and was composed between 1098-1100, describing the betrayal of Count Roland at the hand of Ganelon, and his resulting death in the Pyrenees Mountains at the hands of the Saracens. Roland was a loyal defender of his liege Lord Charlemagne and his code of conduct a description of the meaning of chivalry.

The Knights' Code of Chivalry is described in the Song of Roland:

1. To fear God and maintain His Church

2. To serve the liege lord in valour and faith

3. To protect the weak and defenceless

4. To give succour to widows and orphans

5. To refrain from the wanton giving of offence

6. To live by honour and for glory

7. To despise pecuniary reward

8. To fight for the welfare of all

9. To obey those placed in authority

10. To guard the honour of fellow knights

11. To eschew unfairness, meanness and deceit

12. To keep faith

13. At all times to speak the truth

14. To persevere to the end in any enterprise begun

15. To respect the honour of women

16. Never to refuse a challenge from an equal

17. Never to turn the back upon a foe

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