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A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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ISBN
9781891448256

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
FREE LANCE Academy Press
ISBN-10
1891448250
ISBN-13
9781891448256
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57006759

Product Key Features

Book Title
In Service of the Duke : the 15th Century Fighting Treatise of Paulus Kal
Number of Pages
248 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
Fencing, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, Military / General, Europe / Medieval
Genre
Sports & Recreation, History
Author
Paulus Kal
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
124 Oz
Item Length
15.6 in
Item Width
13.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-025338
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
796.86
Table Of Content
Publisher's Foreword Author's Preface About the Author Introduction Dedication by Paulus Kal Section I: Duel on Horseback & On Foot Section II: Duel on Foot with Poleaxes Section III: Duel with Clubs & Shields Section IV: Duel Between a Man and a Woman Section V: Sword & Buckler Section VI: Longsword Section VII: Messer Section VIII: Dagger Section IX: Wrestling Technical Analysis / Commentary Appendix A: Liechtenauer's Zettel Appendix B: Brief Remarks on a Later Copy of Paulus Kal Glossary Bibliography
Synopsis
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., Writing in the mid-15th century, Master Paulus Kal was the agent and fencing master to the powerful Duke Ludwig IX of Bavaria. In this fencing book prepared for his ducal patron he presented in beautifully rendered and highly detailed illuminations figures wielding the sword, sword and buckler, dagger, spear and poleaxe, plus mounted combat.
LC Classification Number
U860.P32 2006

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