Men of Iron is a historical fiction novel by Howard Pyle. The novel begins in England in 1400, the year following the abdication of the “weak, wicked, and treacherous” Richard II and the accession of Henry IV. The novel centers on the life of a young Myles Falworth, son of Lord Gilbert Reginald Falworth. The story is one of adventure and revenge that follows Myles' life from his childhood to his knighthood and eventual marriage to Lady Alice. At this time, he is taken from his childhood home and trained in chivalry involving social, physical and social aspects. Myles' mission is not only to become a knight, but also to redeem his name and that of his fathers. The story begins with Myles living in Crosbey-Dale with his mother and father and Diccon Bowman. Falworth, Myles' father, was blinded by William Bushy Brookhurst, the Earl of Alban, during a trial by combat. The Earl of Alban also brutally murdered Sir John Dale in front of Myles when he was a child. With the presence of such a wicked man, the family was forced to move. So Myles, his mother, his father and Diccon Brown escape to hide in the grounds of Saint Mary's Priory. The land belongs to the old Edward Priory. At that time, Myles was only eight years old. In this new country, he begins to train, both physically and mentally, to become a knight. Diccon Bowman undertakes Myles' physical training. At the same time, Prior Edward, with whom they lived, ensured his academic and mental training. However, his training does not stop there since he is also trained in French by his mother. All of this training and knowledge that Myles receives is what was required and necessary of a knight of the time. He wished, more than anything, to avenge the name... middle of paper ... As one would assume, the elder squires would be in charge of the younger ones but the tyranny in which they would rule is surprising. . The hardships Myles and Gascoyne had to go through make their revenge and eventual victory more than justified. Finally, we perhaps did not know what a combat test was or even that the practice existed. At that time in England, one could challenge the bad actions of others by fighting. However, there was talk of a trial. A unique idea for the times and for today's ordinary reader, just like me. It is with these educational values ​​and intriguing fictional narrative that Howard Pyle succeeds. Although the book is described as being written for a younger generation, a student can learn a lot from the novel; especially those interested in chivalry and the knights who dominated warfare and Europe in the 15th century.