Medieval Swordsmanship: Illustrated Methods and Techniques by Clements, John - 1998

Paladin Press, 1998-10-01. Paperback. Used: Good.

Colorado: Paladin Press. Very Good+. 1988. Paperback. 9781581600049 . Slight curl to front cover. ; Book is in excellent condition. The book is based on Clements' training and experimenting with the actual weapons and research from historical documents and manuals. "comprehensive and historically accurate view ever of the lost fighting arts of Medieval knights, warriors and men-at-arms. Based on years of extensive training and research in the use of European swords, it contains highly effective fighting techniques for the sword, sword & shield, long-sword, great-sword, pole-arm and more. And with more than 200 illustrations and rare historical documents, it is a scholarly reference as well as a hands-on training guide for martial artists of all levels." [goodreads]; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 324 pages .

Paperback. Acceptable.

Paladin Press, 1998. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. An excellent copy, gently worn; Pages free of markings; Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Paladin Press, 1998. Paperback. Very Good. VERY GOOD - No marks in text., Binding is tight and square - Spine is uncreased. Light wear on cover. . . . . . TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1.) The Medieval Combat Environment -- 2.) Medieval Fighting Manuals -- 3.) Medieval Swords -- 4.) The making of Medieval Swords -- 5.) Swords Against Plate Armor -- 6.) The Fate of the Medieval Sword -- 7.) Forms of the Medieval Sword -- 8.) Medieval Shields -- 9.) Sword and Shields -- 10.) The Long-Sword -- 11.) Practice and Sparring ------ * APPENDICES: A.) On Obtaining a Real Sword -- B.) The Problem of Stage Combat -- C.) Methods of Weapon Sparring -- D.) Blunt Steel and Plate Armor -- E.) Medieval Fantasy and "Boffer" Sparring Methods -- F.) The Importance of the Full Leg Target in Weapon Sparring -- G.) Kneeling Down in Weapon Sparring Rules -- H.) Weapon Sparring in Martial Arts -- I.) Understanding Swords and Martial Arts in America . . . . . . . . FROM THE BACK COVER: From the author of the acclaimed Renaissance… Read More

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Boulder: Paladin Press, 1998. The covers are little edgeworn and the rear has a couple of creases. Small shallow dent in the top of the text block. Distributers label on the verso of the front end paper. From the author of Renaissance Swordsmanship comes the most comprehensive and historically accurate view ever of the lost fighting arts of Medieval knights, warriors and men-at-arms. Based on years of extensive training and research in the use of European swords, it contains highly effective fighting techniques for the sword, sword & shield, long-sword, great-sword, pole-arm and more. And with more than 200 illustrations and rare historical documents, it is a scholarly reference as well as a hands-on training guide for martial artists of all levels.. 1st Edition. Paperback. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Paladin Press, 1998-10-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!