THE COMPLEAT GENTLEMAN The Modern Man's Guide to Chivalry

Fidelity, prowess, courtesy, generosity, austerity, and honor. No, these aren’t horses running in the Kentucky Derby--they’re the qualities that author Brad Miner believes must be revived in order to correct civilized man’s downward moral descent. Miner, a former editor for THE NATIONAL REVIEW, traces the origins of chivalry and concludes that our tribal success is guaranteed by those who embody the trifecta of the gentleman--to be part warrior, lover, and monk. The production is wonderfully narrated by Christopher Lane. You’ll find yourself pausing the player to consider some of the ideas and quotes. As an unintended bonus, Miner provides a reality check for DA VINCI CODE fans with a history of the Knights Templar. R.W.S. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE/JULY 05]