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Softcover,
11 x 8 1/2, photos, illus., 294 pp.
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The lessons of influential
15th-century fencing master Sigmund Ringeck are brought to life once
again by David Lindholm and Peter Svärd, the duo behind Sigmund
Ringeck’s Knightly Art of the Longsword. This lavishly
illustrated companion to Longsword examines Ringeck’s
instruction on fighting with the sword and buckler, fighting in armor
with longsword and spear, and wrestling. These disciplines and more are
fully explained both by Ringeck’s text (offered in the original old
German as well as the authors’ English translation) and detailed
captions for the step-by-step illustrations. The timeless works of
Ringeck, who is best known for his interpretations of the teachings of
grand master Johannes Liechtenauer, offer a rare opportunity to
experience a firsthand account of this important period in the
development of the Western martial arts. This book will be treasured by
aficionados of the medieval arts of combat for generations to
come. |
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David Lindholm has an MA in medieval archaeology and history from the University of Lund and works as a writer and archaeologist. He has been training in European swordsmanship since 1986 and has some experience in Western fencing, iaido and kenjutsu. |
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