The Book of Horsemanship by Duarte I of Portugal by Jeffrey L. Forgeng PAPERBACK

Name: The Book of Horsemanship by Duarte I of Portugal by Jeffrey L. Forgeng PAPERBACK
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First full translation of an important treatise on chivalric horsemanship.\nWritten around 1430, Duarte of Portugal's remarkable treatise on chivalric horsemanship, the Livro do Cavalgar (Book on Riding), is the sole substantial contemporary source to survive on the definitive physical skill of themedieval knight. It also stands out from the body of technical writings of the Middle Ages for its intelligence, insight, and intellectual versatility, ranging from psychological reflections on horsemanship and its implications for human ethics, to the details of how to couch a lance under the arm without getting it caught on armour. Under the general rubric of horsemanship Duarte covers a range of topics that include jousting, tourneying, and hunting, aswell as the physical apparatus of\n\nThe Book of Horsemanship by Duarte I of Portugal\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the pri;