The Cutting Edge: Studies in Ancient and Medieval Combat

The Cutting Edge: Studies in Ancient and Medieval Combat
ISBN-10
0752441698
ISBN-13
9780752441696
Series
The Cutting Edge
Category
Experimental archaeology
Pages
222
Language
English
Published
2007
Publisher
History Press Limited
Author
Barry Molloy

Description

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.

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