| In Service of the Duke: The 15th Century Fighting Treatise of Paulus Kal Contributor(s): Kal, Paulus (Author), Tobler, Christian Henry (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1891448250 ISBN-13: 9781891448256 Publisher: Freelance Academy Press OUR PRICE: $94.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Fencing - History | Europe - Medieval - Sports & Recreation | Martial Arts & Self-defense |
| Dewey: 796.86 |
| LCCN: 2006025338 |
| Physical Information: 248 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Writing in the mid-15th century, Master Paulus Kal was the agent, confidante and fencing master to the powerful Duke of Ludwig IX of Bavaria-Landshut. In his fencing book, prepared for this ducal patron, he presented standard and variant techniques in the tradition of Johannes Liechtenauer, in beautifully rendered and highly detailed illuminations of figures wielding the sword, sword and buckler, dagger, messer (falchion), spear, and poleaxe, plus mounted combat. This English translation is presented in full-color, oversize leather edition, complete with a protective slipcase. |
