The Broad Stone of Honour, or Rules for the Gentlemen of England, is a book written by Kenelm Henry Digby and published first in 1822 by F. C. & J. Rivington of London.
Now almost unknown, Digby's The Broad Stone of Honour (named after his favourite castle, Ehrenbreitstein) was an attempt to describe the true meaning of chivalry and to revive it in modern life.
In his Godefridus section, Digby defined chivalry: The Broad-Stone is plentifully supplied with examples from medieval literature, even the most obscure accounts.
Its attack on utilitarianism and its devotion to rationalism over the heart,[3] his lack of interest in intellectual ability,[4] and his disdain for making money[5] all had serious impact on the Victorian notion of a proper gentleman.
"[6] Digby concluded that the whole concept of gallantry or chivalry is to be found in the Eight Beatitudes; significantly the eight-pointed crosses used by the Knights of Malta and other such orders are believed to have alluded to the same idea.