The Cutting Edge
Studies in Ancient and Medieval Combat
Format:Paperback
Publisher:The History Press Ltd
Published:1st Mar '07
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In this edited volume leading experts in the field of ancient combat explore the reality of inter-personal fighting from prehistory to the medieval period. Based on their experience of using reconstructed weapons and on the latest archaeological, artistic and literary evidence, they explore the real-life human experience on the battlefield as opposed to models of strategy and tactics. All aspects of combat are covered – unarmed fighting techniques, swordsmanship, archery, chariotry, pole-arms and armour, as well as aspects of human physiology and psychology in battle.
ISBN: 9780752441696
Dimensions: 235mm x 165mm x 10mm
Weight: 580g
224 pages