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Fencing - A Renaissance Treatise (Hardcover): Camillo Agrippa Fencing - A Renaissance Treatise (Hardcover)
Camillo Agrippa; Edited by Ken Mondschein
R1,040 Discovery Miles 10 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Camillo Agrippa's widely influential "Treatise on the Science of Arms" was a turning point in the history of fencing. The author - an engineer by trade and not a professional master of arms - was able to radically re-imagine teaching the art of fencing. Agrippa's treatise is the fundamental text of Western swordsmanship. Just as earlier swordsmanship can be better understood from Agrippa's critiques, so too was his book the starting point for the rapier era. Every other treatise of the early-modern period had to deal explicitly or implicitly with Agrippa's startling transformation of the art and science of self-defense with the sword. Likewise, all of the fundamental ideas that are still used today - distance, time, line, blade opposition, counterattacks and countertime - are expressed in this paradigm-shifting treatise. This is a work that should be on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the history, practice or teaching of fencing. His treatise was also a microcosm of sixteenth-century thought. It examines the art, reduces it to its very principles, and reconstructs it according to a way of thinking that incorporated new concepts of art, science and philosophy. Contained within this handy volume are concrete examples of a new questioning of received wisdom and a turn toward empirical proofs, hallmarks of the Enlightenment. The treatise also presents evidence for a redefinition of elite masculinity in the wake of the military revolution of the sixteenth century. At the same time, is offers suggestive clues to the place of the hermetic tradition in the early-modern intellectual life and its implications for the origins of modern science. Camillo Agrippa's "Treatise on the Science of Arms" was first published in Rome in 1553 by the papal printer Antonio Blado. The original treatise was illustrated with 67 engravings that belong to the peak of Renaissance design. They are reproduced here in full. "Mondschein has at last made available to English-speaking readers one of the most important texts in the history of European martial arts. Agrippa marks a turning point in the intellectual history of these arts.... Mondschein's introduction to his work helps the reader understand Agrippa - and the martial practices themselves - as pivotal agents in the evolving cultural and intellectual systems of the sixteenth century. Above all, Mondschein's translation is refreshingly clean and idiomatic, rendering the systematic clarity of the Italian original into equally clear modern English - evidence of the author's familiarity with modern fencing and understanding of the physical realities that his author is trying to express. Mondschein's contextualization of his topic points the way for future scholarly exploration, and his translation will doubtless be valued by both students of cultural history and practitioners of modern sword arts." - Dr. Jeffrey L. Forgeng, Paul S. Morgan Curator -Higgins Armory Museum, Adj. Assoc. Prof. of Humanities, Worcester Polytechnic Institute First English translation. Hardcover, 234 pages, 67 illustrations, introduction, bibliography, glossary, appendix, index."

Journal of Medieval Military History - Volume XVII (Hardcover): John France, Kelly DeVries, Clifford J. Rogers Journal of Medieval Military History - Volume XVII (Hardcover)
John France, Kelly DeVries, Clifford J. Rogers; Contributions by Avrahem Ronen, Donald J. Kagay, …
R3,583 Discovery Miles 35 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Journal of Medieval Military History continues to consolidate its now assured position as the leading academic vehicle for scholarly publication in the field of medieval warfare. Medieval Warfare This volume focuses on two of the most vibrant areas of research in the field: Crusader studies and the warfare of the Late Middle Ages, embracing a diversity of approaches. Chapters look at the battle of Tell Bashir (1108) in thecontext of Saljuq politics; the defenses of 'Altit castle, one of the Templars' strongest fortifications, from an archaeological perspective; the involvement of the Military Orders in secular conflicts, particularly in Europe; and how royal women affected and were affected by the wars of Castile and the Crown of Aragon in the fourteenth century. Fencing competitions are used to explore masculinity and status in Strasbourg from the late Middle Ages into the early modern period, and key aspects of the actual conduct of warfare in the fifteenth century come under detailed scrutiny: the role of cavalry in turning the Hundred Years War in favour of the French, and the logistical and procurement difficulties and methods involved in fielding a Florentine army in 1498. The volume is completed with a translation and discussion of Guillaume Guiart's rich description of a French royal army on the march and in camp atthe start of the fourteenth century. Contributors: Fabrizio Ansani, Drew Bolinger, Oliver Dupuis, Ehud Galili, Michael Harbinson, Donald J. Kagay, Michael Livingston, Ken Mondschein, Helen J. Nicholson, Avrahem Ronen,Andrew L.J. Villalon

Barack Obama: Selected Speeches (Paperback): Barack Obama Barack Obama: Selected Speeches (Paperback)
Barack Obama; Introduction by Ken Mondschein
R330 R295 Discovery Miles 2 950 Save R35 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Find inspiration in these selected speeches from the 44th president of the United States.

This curated collection of landmark speeches chronicles Barack Obama's presence on the national stage, covers his signature policy initiatives, and addresses major moments in American life and history during his eight-year term as the 44th president of the United States. Also included are speeches he made after he left the White House—most notably, his eulogy for John Lewis and his speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

Obama’s eloquent speaking style and ability to connect with a wide range of audiences made him one of the most admired presidents in recent memory, even as he dealt with staunch party-line opposition in Congress.

Barack Obama Selected Speeches is a volume that will appeal to those with a keen interest in history, politics, and the role that the United States has played in shaping today’s world.

Game of Thrones and the Medieval Art of War (Paperback): Ken Mondschein Game of Thrones and the Medieval Art of War (Paperback)
Ken Mondschein
R597 R520 Discovery Miles 5 200 Save R77 (13%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The success of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels and HBO's Game of Thrones series underscores the perennial popularity of medieval history-or rather ""medievalism,"" the idea of the Middle Ages. Medievalist movies, books and video games are lucrative property in the multi-billion-dollar entertainment industry, and Renaissance fairs, reenactment groups and historical martial arts clubs have become prominent in pop culture. Yet actual medieval history-especially medieval military history-remains a niche subject of scholarship. This book, written by an historian and medieval martial arts expert, explains how Martin's fantasy world reflects real history.

The Complete Novels of Jane Austen (Hardcover): Jane Austen The Complete Novels of Jane Austen (Hardcover)
Jane Austen; Introduction by Ken Mondschein
R560 R496 Discovery Miles 4 960 Save R64 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This new, enhanced leather-bound edition includes all the completed novels of beloved author Jane Austen. Jane Austen's stories of clever women, elusive love, and social mores have struck a chord with millions of fans who consider her work compelling, heartwarming, and essential. Adapted time and again for screen and stage, these enduring classics remain as enjoyable as ever, and are the perfect addition to every home library. This collector's edition includes all six of Austen's completed novels: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion. New readers will be enchanted once they open the genuine leather cover, see the specially designed endpapers, and read these brilliant stories, while readers familiar with Austen's genius will enjoy the introduction from an acclaimed Austen scholar that provides background and context for the works they've always loved.

Classic Tales of Christmas: Editors Of Canterbury Classics Classic Tales of Christmas
Editors Of Canterbury Classics; Introduction by Ken Mondschein
R560 R496 Discovery Miles 4 960 Save R64 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days
Selected Works of the Bronte Sisters (Hardcover): Charlotte Bronte, Emily Bronte, Anne Bronte Selected Works of the Bronte Sisters (Hardcover)
Charlotte Bronte, Emily Bronte, Anne Bronte; Introduction by Ken Mondschein
R644 R583 Discovery Miles 5 830 Save R61 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
A Collection of Poems by Robert Frost (Hardcover): Robert Frost A Collection of Poems by Robert Frost (Hardcover)
Robert Frost; Introduction by Ken Mondschein
R639 R571 Discovery Miles 5 710 Save R68 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The early works of beloved poet Robert Frost, collected in one volume. The poetry of Robert Frost is praised for its realistic depiction of rural life in New England during the early twentieth century, as well as for its examination of social and philosophical issues. Through the use of American idiom and free verse, Frost produced many enduring poems that remain popular with modern readers. A Collection of Poems by Robert Frost contains all the poems from his first four published collections: A Boy's Will (1913), North of Boston (1914), Mountain Interval (1916), and New Hampshire (1923), including classics such as "The Road Not Taken," "Fire and Ice," and "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening." This handsome leather-bound volume is an elegant addition to every poetry lover's shelf.

The Great Gatsby and Other Works (Hardcover): F. Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby and Other Works (Hardcover)
F. Scott Fitzgerald; Introduction by Ken Mondschein
R631 R570 Discovery Miles 5 700 Save R61 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Hans Christian Andersen's Complete Fairy Tales (Leather / fine binding): Hans Christian Andersen Hans Christian Andersen's Complete Fairy Tales (Leather / fine binding)
Hans Christian Andersen; Introduction by Ken Mondschein; Translated by Jean Pierre Hersholt
R664 R596 Discovery Miles 5 960 Save R68 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Classic tales of fairies and princesses, ducklings and dancing shoes from the master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen. All the best-loved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including "The Ugly Duckling," "Thumbelina," "The Red Shoes," "The Princess on the Pea," and "The Emperor's New Clothes," fill the pages of this beautiful leather-bound collector's edition. Also included is "The Tallow Candle"-one of the earliest stories written by Andersen, just discovered recently! A great book of bedtime stories or for rainy day reading, as there are both short and long anecdotes included. The attached bookmark ribbon ensures you'll never lose your place as you wander through the imagination of one of the most popular children's writers of all time. Curl up with this collection of classics and lose yourself in childhood memories.

Les Miserables (Hardcover): Victor Hugo Les Miserables (Hardcover)
Victor Hugo; Translated by Isabel F. Hapgood; Introduction by Ken Mondschein
R679 R618 Discovery Miles 6 180 Save R61 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

"The guilty one is not he who commits the sin, but he who causes the darkness." "So long as ignorance and poverty exist on earth, books of the nature of Les Miserables cannot fail to be of use," says Victor Hugo in the preface of his famous novel. Certainly, Les Miserables is French history recounted through the personal stories of its main characters. The tale offers philosophical insight on the good deeds that can happen even amidst ignorance and poverty. This handsome leather-bound volume is a beautiful addition to any classic literature library with specially designed endpapers, gilded edges, and a ribbon bookmark so you will never lose your place.

Classic Tales of Mystery (Hardcover): Editors Of Canterbury Classics Classic Tales of Mystery (Hardcover)
Editors Of Canterbury Classics; Introduction by Ken Mondschein
R636 R575 Discovery Miles 5 750 Save R61 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Leaves of Grass (Hardcover): Walt Whitman Leaves of Grass (Hardcover)
Walt Whitman; Introduction by Ken Mondschein
R645 R577 Discovery Miles 5 770 Save R68 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla and Other Works (Hardcover): Nikola Tesla, Thomas Commerford Martin The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla and Other Works (Hardcover)
Nikola Tesla, Thomas Commerford Martin; Introduction by Ken Mondschein
R775 R718 Discovery Miles 7 180 Save R57 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales (Hardcover): Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales (Hardcover)
Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm; Introduction by Ken Mondschein; Translated by Margaret Hunt
R665 R597 Discovery Miles 5 970 Save R68 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

No library's complete without the classics! This new, enhanced leather-bound edition collects the legendary fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. They are the stories we've known since we were children. Rapunzel. Hansel and Gretel. Cinderella. Sleeping Beauty. But the works originally collected by the Brothers Grimm in the early 1800s are not necessarily the versions we heard before bedtime. They're darker and often don't end very happily--but they're often far more interesting. This elegant edition of Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales includes all our cherished favorites--Snow White, Rumpelstiltskin, Little Red Cap, and many more--in their original versions. With specially designed end papers, a genuine leather cover, and other enhancements, it's the perfect gift for anyone looking to build a complete home library. Many of these tales begin with the familiar refrain of "once upon a time"--but they end with something unexpected and fascinating!

Selected Works of Jack London (Hardcover): Jack London Selected Works of Jack London (Hardcover)
Jack London; Introduction by Ken Mondschein
R647 R586 Discovery Miles 5 860 Save R61 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A beautiful leather-bound collectible volume of Jack London's stories. From hard-edged adventures in the Klondike territory to harrowing experiences on the South Seas, Jack London's three most popular novels form the basis of this collection. Popular short stories round out this beautiful leather-bound volume that will be a treasured addition to any home library. You'll enjoy hours of reading infused with the romance, hopes, and frustrations of one of the world's most widely read authors.

The Arabian Nights (Hardcover): Sir Richard Burton The Arabian Nights (Hardcover)
Sir Richard Burton; Introduction by Ken Mondschein; Translated by Sir Richard Burton
R662 R594 Discovery Miles 5 940 Save R68 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

No library's complete without the classics! This new, enhanced leather-bound edition collects the beloved tales of Arabian Nights, translated by Sir Richard Burton. They are ancient stories, but they still enchant our imaginations today. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Sinbad the Sailor. Aladdin. These and the other Middle Eastern stories collected in Arabian Nights are delightful, fascinating, and fun for fans and first-time readers alike. This beautiful, leather-bound edition collects the classic tales of Arabian Nights in a new, redesigned format. Specially designed end papers, gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and other decorative elements enhance the reading experience, while an expert introduction provides new information and context for these well-known stories. Arabian Nights is a compelling look at a long-gone culture--and the perfect addition to any home library.

Ancient Greek Philosophers (Hardcover): Editors Of Canterbury Classics Ancient Greek Philosophers (Hardcover)
Editors Of Canterbury Classics; Introduction by Ken Mondschein
R682 R614 Discovery Miles 6 140 Save R68 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Flowers of Battle The Complete Martial Works of Fiore dei Liberi Vol III - Florius de Arte Luctandi (Hardcover): Ken... Flowers of Battle The Complete Martial Works of Fiore dei Liberi Vol III - Florius de Arte Luctandi (Hardcover)
Ken Mondschein, Gregory D. Mele
R2,916 Discovery Miles 29 160 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The warriors of medieval Italy practised a complex and complete martial art, which included the wielding of sword, axe and spear with wrestling, knife-fighting and mounted combat. In the waning years of the 14th century, Fiore dei Liberi was a famed master of this art, whose students included some of the most renowned and dangerous fighting men of his day. Credited by fencing historians as the father of Italian swordmanship, toward the end of his life, Master Fiore preserved his teachings in a series of illustrated manuscripts, four of which have survived to the present day, and have become the basis of a worldwide effort to reconstruct this lost martial art. This magnum opus, Il Fior di Batalgia (The Flower of Battle), composed in early 1409, is one of the oldest, most extensive, and most clearly elucidated martial arts treatises from the medieval period. Flowers of Battle is a multi-volume series of lavishly illustrated hardcover books, combining full colour facsimiles of the Master's original manuscripts, professional, annotated translations, and extensive peer-reviewed essays. Volume III, Florius de Arte Luctandi, presents a translation, transcription and reproduction of chronologically the last, most recently discovered, and visually most lush Flower of Battle manuscript. This posthumous work raises more questions than it answers: for whom was the manuscript creared and why? Why was it translated into a complex, humanistic Latin, and from what prior source? Why are there clear nomenclatures and instruction differences between this and the other three manuscripts, and do these changes reflect an evolution in the Master's thinking, or errors in transmission? Mondschein and Mele tackle these questions and more in a lavishly illustrated introduction that seeks to set the manuscript in context, as an objet d'art, as an example of Renaissance patronage, and as a practical martial arts memorial. Series Note: Vol. I: Historical Overview and the Getty Manuscript Vol. II: Flos Duellatorum Vol. III: Florius de Arte Luctandi Vol. IV: The Pierpont-Morgan Manuscript and General Concordance Vol. V: Leaves of Battle - Fiore dei Liberi's Martial Heirs and Influence

Three Baton Manuals - Translated from the French with Some Notes on Modern Practice (Paperback): Ken Mondschein, Georges... Three Baton Manuals - Translated from the French with Some Notes on Modern Practice (Paperback)
Ken Mondschein, Georges Hebert, Andre, Emile
R553 Discovery Miles 5 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fencing - A Renaissance Treatise (Paperback, New): Camillo Agrippa Fencing - A Renaissance Treatise (Paperback, New)
Camillo Agrippa; Edited by Ken Mondschein
R683 Discovery Miles 6 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Camillo Agrippa's widely influential "Treatise on the Science of Arms" was a turning point in the history of fencing. The author - an engineer by trade and not a professional master of arms - was able to radically re-imagine teaching the art of fencing. Agrippa's treatise is the fundamental text of Western swordsmanship. Just as earlier swordsmanship can be better understood from Agrippa's critiques, so too was his book the starting point for the rapier era. Every other treatise of the early-modern period had to deal explicitly or implicitly with Agrippa's startling transformation of the art and science of self-defense with the sword. Likewise, all of the fundamental ideas that are still used today - distance, time, line, blade opposition, counterattacks and countertime - are expressed in this paradigm-shifting treatise. This is a work that should be on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the history, practice or teaching of fencing. His treatise was also a microcosm of sixteenth-century thought. It examines the art, reduces it to its very principles, and reconstructs it according to a way of thinking that incorporated new concepts of art, science and philosophy. Contained within this handy volume are concrete examples of a new questioning of received wisdom and a turn toward empirical proofs, hallmarks of the Enlightenment. The treatise also presents evidence for a redefinition of elite masculinity in the wake of the military revolution of the sixteenth century. At the same time, is offers suggestive clues to the place of the hermetic tradition in the early-modern intellectual life and its implications for the origins of modern science. Camillo Agrippa's "Treatise on the Science of Arms" was first published in Rome in 1553 by the papal printer Antonio Blado. The original treatise was illustrated with 67 engravings that belong to the peak of Renaissance design. They are reproduced here in full. "Mondschein has at last made available to English-speaking readers one of the most important texts in the history of European martial arts. Agrippa marks a turning point in the intellectual history of these arts.... Mondschein's introduction to his work helps the reader understand Agrippa - and the martial practices themselves - as pivotal agents in the evolving cultural and intellectual systems of the sixteenth century. Above all, Mondschein's translation is refreshingly clean and idiomatic, rendering the systematic clarity of the Italian original into equally clear modern English - evidence of the author's familiarity with modern fencing and understanding of the physical realities that his author is trying to express. Mondschein's contextualization of his topic points the way for future scholarly exploration, and his translation will doubtless be valued by both students of cultural history and practitioners of modern sword arts." - Dr. Jeffrey L. Forgeng, Paul S. Morgan Curator -Higgins Armory Museum, Adj. Assoc. Prof. of Humanities, Worcester Polytechnic Institute First English translation. Paperback, 234 pages, 67 illustrations, introduction, bibliography, glossary, appendix, index."

The Sun Also Rises and Other Works (Hardcover): Ernest Hemingway The Sun Also Rises and Other Works (Hardcover)
Ernest Hemingway; Introduction by Ken Mondschein
R695 R638 Discovery Miles 6 380 Save R57 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Food and Culinary Arts - Field Guide to Finding a New Career (Paperback): Ken Mondschein Food and Culinary Arts - Field Guide to Finding a New Career (Paperback)
Ken Mondschein
R525 R492 Discovery Miles 4 920 Save R33 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

From baker to winemaker, this work helps you navigate your way to a new career. ""Food and Culinary Arts"" helps those interested in exploring new careers in these innovative professions. This helpful new guide examines various job possibilities and provides readers with useful self-assessment questions and interviews with professionals in the field to get them started on their career path. Featuring useful advice on mapping out ways to reach career goals, this resource also offers a list of further reading and trade organizations as well as specific advice tailored to readers of all ages. Careers profiled include: baker; bartender; dietician/nutritionist; food stylist; restaurant chef; restaurant manager; restaurant reviewer; and, winemaker/brewer.

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