The Use of Medieval Weaponry (häftad)
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Format
Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
286
Utgivningsdatum
2020-11-30
Förlag
Aeon Books Ltd
Dimensioner
226 x 152 x 20 mm
Vikt
477 g
Antal komponenter
1
ISBN
9781912807260

The Use of Medieval Weaponry

av Eric Lowe
Häftad,  Engelska, 2020-11-30
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From fantasy novels and cosplay to Renaissance festivals and roleplaying games, the love for medieval weapons runs deep. But how were they actually used? In The Use of Medieval Weaponry, historical fencing instructor and competitive fighter, Eric Lowe brings together the words of over a dozen medieval masters, as well as the practical experience of contemporary historical European martial artists, to answer this deceptively simple question. For the first time, learn to see weapons from the perspective, not of ancient generals or modern museum curators, but the people holding the sword. Compare weapons in combat, consider the pros and cons of different types and styles, and discover how medieval warriors adapted their art to their favourite tools. Whether you are an armchair enthusiast or a fighter ready to step up your game, Lowe takes you inside the world of medieval martial arts as no one else can.
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Eric Lowe is a multi-weapon medalist in all three of the major competitive disciplines in historical European martial arts: sparring, test cutting, and historical technique. He is a lawyer, middle school teacher, vintage dance instructor with over twenty years of experience, and founder and lead instructor at Swordwind Historical Swordsmanship in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS A NOTE ON TRANSLATIONS PREFACE CHAPTER ONE We're all sword geeks here CHAPTER TWO How do we know any of this? CHAPTER THREE Of royal blood: longsword CHAPTER FOUR Excellent and useful: sword and buckler CHAPTER FIVE Queen of swords: sword and shield CHAPTER SIX The forgotten: sword and cloak, sword and dagger, and two swords CHAPTER SEVEN Malice and art: knives and daggers CHAPTER EIGHT Many obligations: greatswords CHAPTER NINE The unseen: what about axes and maces? CHAPTER TEN Arm's length: thrusting polearms CHAPTER ELEVEN Grace and results: cutting polearms CHAPTER TWELVE Taking hits: fencing in, and against, armor CHAPTER THIRTEEN Honor in wars: military fencing CHAPTER FOURTEEN Final thoughts WORKS CITED INDEX

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