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.
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Spis treści
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: ...
O autorze
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 techniqu...