Medieval Combat in Colour

Hans Talhoffer''s professional fencing manual of 1467 illustrates the intricacies of the medieval art of fighting, covering both the ''judicial duel'' (an officially sanctioned fight to resolve a legal dispute) and personal combat.Combatants in the Middle Ages used footwork, avoidance, and the ability to judge and manipulate timing and distance to exploit and enhance the sword''s inherent cutting ...