| Killing and Being Killed: Bodies in Battle: Perspectives on Fighters in the Middle Ages Contributor(s): Rogge, Jörg (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3837637832 ISBN-13: 9783837637830 Publisher: Transcript Publishing OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Medieval - History | Social History - History | Modern - 17th Century |
| Series: Mainz Historical Cultural Sciences |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.8" W x 8.8" (0.97 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What bodily experiences did fighters make through their lifetime and especially in violent conflicts? How were the bodies of fighters trained, nourished, and prepared for combat? How did they respond to wounds, torture, and the ubiquitous risk of death? The articles present examples of body techniques of fighters and their perception throughout the Middle Ages. The geographical scope ranges from the Anglo-Scottish borderlands to Central Europe through the Mediterranean world. This larger framework enables the reader to trace the similarities and differences of the cultural practice of "killing and being killed" in various contexts. Contributors include Iain MacInnes, Alastair J. Macdonald, Bogdan-Petru Maleon, and others. |
