MENSUR & SCHMISS: GERMAN DUELING SOCIETIES: Selections from The Burns Archive

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Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
Literary Movement
Enlightenment, Medieval, Realism, Romantic Period
Item Height
8.5 in
Book Series
Historical
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Original Language
English
Item Length
7.5 in
Intended Audience
Adults
Item Width
0.4 in
Edition
First Edition, Limited Edition
Item Weight
10 oz
ISBN
9781936002092
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject Area
Sports & Recreation
Publication Name
Mensur and Schmiss : German Dueling Societies, a Photographic History: Selections from the Burns Archive
Author
Stanley B. Burns, Elizabeth A. Burns, J. Lawrence Burns
Publisher
Burns Archive Press, T.H.E.
Subject
Martial Arts & Self-Defense, General
Number of Pages
106 Pages
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Publisher
Burns Archive Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1936002094
ISBN-13
9781936002092
eBay Product ID (ePID)
9038644044

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Number of Pages
106 Pages
Publication Name
Mensur and Schmiss : German Dueling Societies, a Photographic History: Selections from the Burns Archive
Language
English
Subject
Martial Arts & Self-Defense, General
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Author
Stanley B. Burns, Elizabeth A. Burns, J. Lawrence Burns
Subject Area
Sports & Recreation
Format
Hardcover

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Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2017-938974
Illustrated
Yes
Synopsis
Mensur & Schmiss: German Dueling Societies is the first photographic history of the student academic duel, the Mensur, practiced in Germany since the eighteenth century. The slashing swordplay of this fascinating Western European ritual often resulted in a Schmiss, or facial scarification. The Schmiss scar was a record of one's courage, cherished as a badge of honor that signified masculinity and high social position. This compilation of over 175 images documents all aspects of the tradition: combatants, seconds, referees, spectators and attending surgeons before, during, and after the Mensur, as well as the celebrations and social functions that were part of Germanic student life. The Mensur is still practiced today although hidden from public view. The astute observations of Mark Twain and Jerome K. Jerome, both travelers through Germany during the nineteenth century, are included.This book emphasizes the Corps and other elite fraternity groups that engaged in Mensur, vividly documenting the camaraderie, seriousness, reality and violence of the academic duels.
LC Classification Number
CR4595.G3B87 2017

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Along with several hard-to-get photo-history books from Stanley B. Burns, MD and the Burns Archive, the JLB Collection is selling fine arts, photographs, and rare books.
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    • by fairlyfar
      Aug 04, 2020

      Well researched and written. Well worth the price.

      Well researched and written. Impressive selection of images. Little has been written about this amazing activity. Now Dr. Burns and his family have made information available in an attractive and affordable format. Wish I had purchased it sooner.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: eightthousandwords

    • by grtne_emel
      May 16, 2019

      Fantastic little collection of one of Germany’a most peculiar and wonderful traditions 😍

      I am very happy that the shipping to Germany was possible as that usually constitutes the biggest problem with goods from the US. And it arrived super quickly, considering the distance. The pictures are fantastic, a beautiful collection of German fraternities throughout history. I would be interested in an American equivalent as well as the American fraternities and sororities originally derived from some German students and developed very differently over the ages :)

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    • by gbramblett2013
      Nov 13, 2019

      Wonderful Resource

      Absolutely loved this book. Very well written and researched, with a wide variety of vintage photos. A must read for anyone interested in mensur dueling!

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: eightthousandwords

    • by sjosse6
      May 05, 2019

      Great book

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    • by benuk-qqshw7
      Mar 17, 2021

      Great Historic Photos.

      Fantastic history of a little known subject.

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