Killing and being killed : bodies in battle : perspectives on fighters in the Middle Ages /

What bodily experiences did fighters make through their lifetime and especially in violent conflicts? How were the bodies of fighters trained, nourished and prepared for combat? How did they respond to wounds, torture and the ubiquitous risk of death? The articles present examples of body techniques...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Rogge, Jörg (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Bielefeld, Germany : Transcript, [2017]
Series:Mainzer historische Kulturwissenschaften ; Bd. 38.
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