It includes works from some of the most important names in the field, as well as some new faces. The articles cover a wide range of topics, from ancient and medieval sword and shield combat to Italian and Spanish rapier fencing. Articles include: Medical Reality of Historical WoundsDispelling Myths About the Early History of Rapier Fencing in EnglandFinding the Sword or StringereFurther Thoughts on the Mechanics of Combat with Large ShieldsThe Circle and the Sword: A Focus on Carranza and Pacheco de Narv ez in Renaissance SpainItalian Circle Theory: A Study of Applied Geometry of the Italian RenaissanceRe-Interpretation of some aspects of Sword and Buckler System in RA MS I.33The Words Claymore and BroadswordThe Forgotten Weapon: The Partisan in Italy in the Sixteenth & Seventeenth Centuries
I did historical reenactment armored combat in groups like the SCA and ROC for about fifteen years before deciding to focus solely on traditional Asian martial arts yet I still have a keen interest in the art of European swordsmanship. Editor Stephen Hand has gathered together some extraordinary historians and medieval/renaissance fight experts to create this fascinating collection. Authors include Gary Chelak, Tom Leoni, Linda McCollum, Paul Wagner, and more. The ..
