Medieval Swordsmanship: Illustrated Methods And Techniques
by John Clements
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Author: John ClementsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-10-01
ISBN: 1581600046
Number of pages: 344
Publisher: Paladin Press
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Book Review: A Long Overdue and Welcome Title
Summary: 5 Stars
Midieval Swordsmanship presents to martial-arts students and instructors, historians, and anyone interested in European culture an overview of European armed combat techniques from appx. 1100 to 1500. It is a work of impressive scholarship and helps to fill the gap in knowledge which exists concerning Western fighting styles. Mr. Clements demonstrates how to use the midieval longsword and also presents the use of the sword and shield combination, spear useage, and the use of the shield as a weapon. As with his first book, Renaissance Swordsmanship, the author's excellent illustrations clearly demonstrate how to use these weapons. The illustrations are actually better than the photos which are used in most martial-arts books. In addition, the author also provides a historical background and setting for the weapons which are demonstrated. He also addresses the various types of midieval combat systems which are currently practiced by different groups around the world as well as describing the basics of evaluating a sword. All of these "extras" help to make this book a most worthwhile purchase. The author clearly takes this subject seriously and sets high standards for himself and for other practitioners of armed combat arts. This seriousness, and the demand for exacting historical accuracy which the author demands for those who wish to practice midieval combat, will probobly cause controversy. Mr. Clements is clearly willing to back up his historical claims, however, and also presents powerful arguments for his theories in the text of the book. This helps to make the book a valuable resource in and of itself. The reader will not only find a blueprint for studying midieval weaponry, but also solid historical research which shows how these weapons were used. The book is a welcome addition to the libraries of martial-arts practitioners worldwide. It is also one which is long overdue. Many myths and pseudo-histories exist as to the history of European martial-arts. Mr. Clements helps to dispel those myths and invites others to do so as well.
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