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In Service of the Duke Christian Henry Tobler Author of Fighting with the German Longsword
and Hardcover, 250 pp., ~180 Full Color Plates
$179.95 |
A CHIVALRY BOOKSHELF EXCLUSIVE
"A giant of a book--the size of an Atlas--leather-bound and printed on the highest quality glossy art stock, complete with ribbon and slipcase. An edition that will gain in value"
This is the world's first glimpse of the spectacular color and amazingly clear presentation of swordsmanship and martial tradition from 15th century Germany. Christian Henry Tobler, Chivalry Bookshelf, and the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich, have combined their strengths to produce a limited facsimile translations of one of the most important treatises in the tradition of Master Johannes Liechtenauer.
This is the only edition planned by Munich's Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, leather-bound and complete on the highest grade of permanent art-quality paper slipcased for permanent protection. Each of Kal's close to two hundred full color plates are faithfully produced at full scale in an oversized book, drawn from ultra-high-resolution photographs that capture the minute detail for the myriad examples of armour, arming clothes, and actions associated with various forms of feats of arms, including the judicial duel, jousts, tournaments, in and out of armour, on foot and on horseback.
Included techniques span the range of 15th century weapons, including the lance, messer, sword and buckler, dagger, longsword, and unique presentations of the dueling shield — even a dispute fought between a man and a woman! Kal's treatise is a treasure-trove of detail for students of military or chivalric history, Western martial arts, medieval costume, jousting, reenactment or foot combat.
Author Christian Henry Tobler presents a full transcription and English translation of the treatise, plus a detailed analysis of every plate and its relationship to other works from the Fechtbücher tradition, revealing a master whose manuscript is a far more canonical representation of Liechtenauer's Art than any other illustrated source, including his now more famous contemporary, Hans Talhoffer. This volume contains a substantial introduction, including historical information on Paulus Kal, a veritable 15th century success story, and his patron, Duke Ludwig the Rich of Bavaria. Also included are two appendices, a glossary, and copious notes.
The only edition of this work will be available exclusively through the Chivalry Bookshelf, not in stores or through our usual reseller network owing to the incredible expense associated with its production. By request of the holding museum, all copies are numbered and are restricted to approximately 1000 copies.
This book has gone to the printer and is currently slated for delivery between end of January of 2006. Reserve your special limited edition today!
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