In Saint George's Name: An Anthology of Medieval German Fighting Arts

by Tobler

The medieval knight was a well-trained fighting man, expert in the use of sword, lance, spear and dagger, and member of a warrior aristocracy whose values, virtues and vices helped shape European society for over 500 years. As a window into the knight and his craft, In Saint George's An Anthology of Medieval German Fighting Arts brings readers a treasure trove of historic combat treatises, musings on the culture and context of the martial arts in the late Middle Ages, and hands-on training exercises for wrestling, dagger, falchion, and poleaxe. Join medieval combat expert Christian Henry Tobler on an expansive journey into the lost world of chivalric fighting arts, certain to thrill martial artists, arms and armour enthusiasts, and lovers of history alike.

210 pages, Paperback

Published January 30, 2010

Reviews

[Sean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I skipped the stuff on horseback.

[Joey Nitti · Rating 5 out of 5]

good, clear translation of one of the core manuals on Liechtenauer's fencing. Includes sections on longsword, armored combat, mounted combat, as well as assorted articles and essays from Tobler. Would recommend to anyone interested in early German longsword.

[Robert Allard · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good clarification of the old German treaty.