Late Medieval and Early Modern Fight Books offers insights into the cultural and historical transmission and practices of martial arts, based on the corpus of the Fight Books (Fechtbücher) in 14th- to 17th-century Europe. The first part of the book deals with methodological and …
"This book broke new ground in 2004, providing for the first time a comprehensive beginner's guide to medieval Italian swordsmanship. ... This second edition corrects some errors, and includes an appendix highlighting some changes to the interpretation."--Back cover.
The sword is the most iconic of all weapons. Throughout history, it has connected various, sometimes conflicting, dimensions of human culture: physical combat and representation of political power, definition of gender roles and refinement of body techniques, evolution of crafts…
The sword is the most iconic of all weapons. Throughout history, it has connected various, sometimes conflicting, dimensions of human culture: physical combat and representation of political power, definition of gender roles and refinement of body techniques, evolution of crafts…
A multidisciplinary overview of current research into the enduringly fascinating martial artefact which is the sword.
The sword is the most iconic of all weapons. Throughout history, it has connected various, sometimes conflicting, dimensions of human culture: physical combat and representation of political power, definition of gender roles and refinement of body techniques, evolution of crafts…
The sword is the most iconic of all weapons. Throughout history, it has connected various, sometimes conflicting, dimensions of human culture: physical combat and representation of political power, definition of gender roles and refinement of body techniques, evolution of crafts…
One of the most notable Taiji teachers demonstrating the most popular of the many Taiji Weapons in this long-awaited, comprehensive guide.
Dr Yang Jwing-Ming has taught Taijiquan and Qigong for 35 years. In this manual he provides a complete course in Taiji sword as well as the history and theory that underpin this classical Chinese martial art.
Investigates the history and philosophy of the traditional form of Japanese sword fighting known as Kendo.
Investigates the history and philosophy of the traditional form of Japanese sword fighting known as Kendo.
Investigates the history and philosophy of the traditional form of Japanese sword fighting known as Kendo.
I'm Gwen Frost, a second-year warrior-in-training at Mythos Academy, and I have no idea how I'm going to survive the rest of the semester. One day, I'm getting schooled in swordplay by the guy who broke my heart -- the drop-dead gorgeous Logan who slays me every time. Then, an i…
In a deadly wilderness where nature and the gods have no mercy, two young fugitives mysteriously are drawn together on an apocalyptic journey in which they encounter dark magic, great bravery, and unimaginable danger. Reissue.
