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* The most complete look yet at the tradition of the
noble longsword Written before 1500, Additional
Manuscript 39564, Cottonian Titus A XXV, and Harleian MS
3542 on the art and lore of the longsword together
represent the entire known surviving martial arts texts
of medieval England. Here they are transcribed,
translated, and boldly interpreted for the modern
student of the medieval combat arts. Authors Heslop and
Bradak combine dedicated scholarship with years of
rigorous physical training to provide the most complete
look yet at the little-known English tradition of the
noble longsword. Included are insights into training
methods in medieval England; a useful lexicon of terms;
a convincing case for a pan-European art of the
longsword, linking the techniques and training of the
English tradition with the better-known German and
Italian traditions; set training forms and the facing of
multiple opponents and a separate chapter on the cryptic
poem Man Yt Wol, unlocking the mysteries of the
''Leichtenauer's verses'' of medieval England.This is
the deadly art of knights born and made, battle-hardened
squires and hired champions fighting to the death in
trials by combat, masters of defence, men-at-arms, and
mercenaries, robber barons, outlaws, murderous brigands
and the private yeoman defending his lifeblood, family,
and property. Learn their secrets of steel in Lessons on
the English Longsword. |
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