Secrets of German Medieval Swordsmanship: Sigmund Ringeck's Commentaries on Liechtenauer
Editorial Reviews
Armour Archive, March 29, 2002
"...*stupendous*...well made, beautifully photographed, clearly explained and in all ways *exceeds* expectations...the most important WMA work to date."
Book Description
Translated and interpreted by Christian Henry Tobler.
In the late 14th century, Master Johannes Liechtenauer developed a deadly form of martial art that fully integrated sword, spear, dagger and grappling, in and out of armour,on foot and on horseback. Founding a school of swordsmanship that would dominate Germany for centuries, he recorded his teachings in cryptic mnemonic verses and swore his students to secrecy. In the 15th century, Sigmund Ringeck,a master of the 'Liechtenauer school,' broke the secrecy and explained the verses in detailed instructions. CHRISTIAN HENRY TOBLER has rendered this key text into English for the first time, and provides photographic interpretations of each technique of this 'secret' martial art.
Secrets of German Medieval Swordsmanship: Sigmund Ringeck's Commentaries on Liechtenauer
Secrets of German Medieval Swordsmanship: Sigmund Ringeck's Commentaries on Liechtenauer,Christian Henry Tobler,Sigmund Ringeck,Henry Tobler,Johann Liechtenauer,Sachsische Landesbibliothek--Staats- Und Universitatsbibliothek dresde,Chivalry Bookshelf,1891448072,14th cent,Early works to 1800,Europe - Germany,Fencing,Germany,History,History - Military / War,Liechtenauer, Johann,,Martial Arts & Self-Defense,Medieval,Medieval World History (Circa 450 - Circa 1450),Military - General,Science/Mathematics,Swordplay,History of specific subjects,Special & elite forces,Sports & Recreation,Swordsmen,Weapons & equipment,c 1500 to c 1600,c 1600 to c 1700
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