Peter Frank

Broschiertes Buch

The Art of Defence on Foot with Broad Sword and Saber

Beschreibung

First published in 1804, intended for civilians wanting to learn to fence with the sabre, broadsword or spadroon. Illustrated - 21 digitally enhanced originals. Original text is reproduced in a modern typesetting, aimed at current students and enthusiasts of Historical Martial Arts.

Autor

Peter Frank was born in Wiesbaden, Germany. After attending a boarding school in the Scottish borderlands and a couple of schools in Germany, he studied Japanology, Dutch culture and language, and German philology with focus on Middle High German at the University of Cologne. After having lived in Kyoto for a year, he returned to Cologne and joined Die Freifechter - Gesellschaft fur historische Fechtkunst in 2008. There, he was introduced to historical fencing and fell in love with various sources. Today, Peter lives near Cologne with his wife and their three cats, as well as an ever-growing collection of blades and books.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: FreeLance Academy Press
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 292mm x 210mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 492g
• ISBN-13: 9781937439309
• ISBN-10: 1937439305
• Artikelnr.: 47743670