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Hans Talhoffer’s professional fencing manual of 1467 illustrates the intricacies of the medieval art of fighting, covering both the ‘judicial duel’ (an officially sanctioned fight to resolve a legal dispute) and personal combat.
Combatants in the Middle Ages used footwork, avoidance, and the ability to judge and manipulate timing and distance to exploit and enhance the sword’s inherent cutting and thrusting capabilities. These skills were supplemented with techniques for grappling, wrestling, kicking, and throwing the opponent, as well as disarming him by seizing his weapon. Every attack contained a defense and every defense a counter-attack. Talhoffer reveals the techniques for wrestling, unarmored fighting with the long sword, pole-axe, dagger, sword and buckler, and mounted combat.
This unparalleled guide to medieval combat, illustrated with 268 contemporary images, provides a glimpse of real people fighting with skill, sophistication, and ruthlessness. This is one of the most popular and influential manuals of its kind.
Publisher : Greenhill Books (February 28, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 178438285X
ISBN-13 : 978-1784382858
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 9.25 x 1 x 6 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book worthwhile for research and a wonderful reference for anyone interested in medieval combat. They also appreciate the well-produced plates and the integrity of the work. Opinions are mixed on the translation, with some finding it well-translated and concise, while others say it’s not self-explanatory and hard to understand from a beginner’s perspective.
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