Jousting in Medieval and Renaissance Iberia

Jousting in Medieval and Renaissance Iberia
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Publisher : Boydell Press
Total Pages : 578
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ISBN-10 : 9781843835943
ISBN-13 : 1843835940
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Download or read book Jousting in Medieval and Renaissance Iberia written by Noel Fallows and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on close reading of original sources, Fallows (Spanish, U. of Georgia) offers a detailed reconstruction of the history and practice of jousting, detailing techniques and injuries, styles of fighting, and all the parts of the arms and armor used, with frequent citing of original descriptions. As is typical for this publisher, the volume is beautifully produced, printed on good stock and well-illustrated with color and b&w plates. Notable is the inclusion of three 15th- and 16th-century jousting manuals, presented in full in side-by-side English and Spanish translation. A glossary and bibliography are provided. The Boydell Press is an imprint of Boydell & Brewer. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).


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