Goliath
Goliath (MS 2020) is a multi-weapon fechtbuch whose chapters correspond closely with the "Danzig" fechtbuch of 1452 (MS 1449). The fechtbuch begins with the longsword chapter, a recital of Liechtenauer's verses which follows with line by line commentary and examples, similar to other 15th century fechtbücher.
The translation of the longsword chapter is based on Grzegorz Zabinsky's transcript. It was translated by Mike Rasmusson. Page-by-page links to a copy of the manuscript page scans were added for those who wish to look.
NOTE: Between May 6 and June 27, 2005, this translation was extensively edited and revised. There were a lot of errors that needed to be corrected. Apologies to all for leaving it in essentially draft form for so long. The edits were long overdue.Section 1:
Recital of Johannes Liechtenauer's Art of the Long Sword
Anonymous Commentary on the Recital
Introduction and Pages 1-20
Pages 21-40
Pages 41-60
Pages 61-80
Pages 81-100
Pages 101-121
Pages 122-146