The book of horsemanship /

Written 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 the medieval knight. It also stands out from the body of technical writings...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Duarte, King of Portugal, 1391-1438 (Autor)
Otros Autores: Forgeng, Jeffrey L. (Traductor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Portugués
Publicado: Woodbridge : Boydell and Brewer, 2016.
Temas:
Conduct of life > Early works to 1800.
Horsemanship > Early works to 1800.
Chivalry > Early works to 1800.
Morale pratique > Ouvrages avant 1800.
Équitation > Ouvrages avant 1800.
Chevalerie > Ouvrages avant 1800.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Equestrian.
Conduct of life.
Chivalry.
Horsemanship.
Early works.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Machine generated contents note: Duarte I
  • Livro do Cavalgar
  • Duarte and Equestrian Literature
  • Medieval Horses and Equestrianism
  • Tack
  • Bits and Bridles
  • Spurs
  • Riding
  • Lanceplay
  • Duarte and the Horse
  • Livro do Cavalgar and Other Technical Domains
  • Note on the Translation
  • Book of Horsemanship by Duarte I of Portugal
  • [Prologue]
  • Here begins Part I of this book, which deals with the Will
  • Here ends Part I, concerning the Will, and begins Part II, concerning Ability
  • Part III, offering Sixteen Chief Recommendations for the good rider
  • Bibliography
  • Manuscripts
  • Editions and Translations of Duarte's Works
  • Other Printed Works.

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