books by Hans Talhoffer

books by Hans Talhoffer

books:

Hans Talhoffer

Medieval Combat: A Fifteenth-Century Manual of Swordfighting and Close-Quarter Combat

Hans Talhoffer

Barnes and Nobel, 2006

Great book! A MUST for fans of this historical genre.
This is an excellent book with lots of illustrations. Weapons and their uses are explained in detail. I would imagine SCA types and history buffs would love this book. A must for your library.

Medieval Combat: A Fifteenth-Century Illustrated Manual of Swordfighting and Close-Quarter Combat

Hans Talhoffer, Mark Rector

Greenhill Books, 2000

Awesome Book!
Much of what I feel has already been said...and better stated...by others here. ...nevertheless, I will throw in my two cents worth. I bought this book little over two years ago. It was the first Fechtbuch I ever saw, and I was simply amazed at what it contained: ...

Medieval Combat: A Fifteenth-Century Manual of Swordfighting and Close-Quarter Combat
Hans Talhoffer, Mark Rector (Translator)

Barnes & Noble Books, 2007

Medieval swordfighting was not the hacking, blade-on-blade, ring of steel affair so often depicted in films and on stage. Combatants in the Middle Ages used footwork, avoidance, and the ability to judge and manipulate timing and distance to exploit and enhance the swords inherent cutting and thrusting capabilities. These skills were supplemented ...