- Hardcover: 748 pages
- Publisher: Stanford University Press; 1 edition (Jun 1 1943)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0804703744
- ISBN-13: 978-0804703741
- Product Dimensions: 28.4 x 22.4 x 5.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 2.3 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #286,034 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More than Falconry,
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This review is from: The Art of Falconry, by Frederick II of Hohenstaufen (Hardcover)
Beisdes being an incredible tract on falconry (modern ornithology has yet to surpass it, really. Doubly impressive, considering Frederick was writing some three centuries before the scientific revolution). This book is a cross-section of one of the most profound minds in all of Western history. Frederick the Second was the most magnificient of all the latter day emperors. From nothing he raised the throne of the Roman Empire to transcendant limits, defied both God and the Church, and brought in the fabled "third age" for the superstitious people of medieval Europe, who believed that he was either the bringer of Peace before the apocalypse or the Anti-Christ himself. His memorable utterance "...I am tired of being the anvil. Now I shall be the hammer!" was the inspiration behind Nietszche's work 600 years later. The Empire died with the next brilliant generation of the Hohenstaufen.In light of all this, his book of falconry is indespensible. It shows us Frederick the Renaissance man, engaging in Scientific method in an era of revealed truths, and it shows us Frederick the hunter: shrewd, catching every detail, and always for the love of the chase. This book will amaze you to no ends!
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4.9 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews) 19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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A classic,
By Nick Roberts - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Art of Falconry, by Frederick II of Hohenstaufen (Hardcover)
This is the perfect book for whoever wants to learn about what falconry was like a long time ago. However, I would not reccommend it to anyone who wants to learn about present day falconry. After you get your license, I would reccommend it. The reason I say this is because it can confuse the apprentice. It confused me. It does teach a lot though, and can give insight to diff. ways of training hawks. Belongs in every falconers library!
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A Historians Guide,
By Ray Frazier - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Art of Falconry, by Frederick II of Hohenstaufen (Hardcover)
As a practical guide to modern falconry, I don't believe this book would be as helpful as some on the market, but as a primary source from the middle ages it is first rate. The intricacies and details of the hunt, the housing, the care given to the birds, hounds, etc. . . . for this, the book is priceless. If you are looking for summaries of the hunting practices in the middle ages, Marcelle Thiebeaux and Anne Rooney are among the best authors to seek. If you want the actual details of the way it was by someone living at the time it was practiced, there is no better source than Frederick II's book (and few even close).
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Excellent for anyone interested in the history of falconry.,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Art of Falconry, by Frederick II of Hohenstaufen (Hardcover)
An absolute must for anyone interested in the lore and history of falconry. Also a good primary source for historical research involving the middle ages. Here is truly an opportunity for an apprentice falconer to learn the basics, terminology, and philosophy of the sport. Frederick II practiced the art of falconry out of a profound love for the sport and for his birds. The modern falconer who reads this volume is inspired to do the same. I highly recommend that anyone who is at all interested in birds of prey obtain this book. It will quickly become one of your most treasured possessions.
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