Download or read book GÖTZ VON BERLICHINGEN (Autobiography of a 16th Century German Knight) written by Gotz von Berlichingen and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gotz von Berlichingen's autobiography is the first autobiography of a German knight. It was originally published between 1556 and 1562. Gotz was known for the fact that he lost his right hand in battle and had it replaced by an iron prosthesis which was so cleverly crafted that he could still use his sword with it. He is also well-known for his famous quote made to one of his enemies, "Lick (kiss) my ass." This work discusses his many feuds and battles, his participation in the peasant's war, and an invasion of France. This is the only English translation of this work.