2009
 
09/2009
 
The Beginner's Guide to the Longsword
David M. Cvet ...  The book is appropriately titled and therefore, for those indivduals who have no experience in the world of historical fencing and historical martial arts, and who do not wish to delve into the extreme subtleties of any form of historical fighting arts - a "reader's digest" of the art of longsword fencing, this book is for you.
2008
 
12/2008
 
Masters of Medieval and Renaissance Martial Arts
David M. Cvet ...  Much of the material found in this book is recycled from previous publications or websites and which have been available to the historical Western fighting arts community for years. However, the book does offer a preview of works which may be produced by those mentioned and therefore, some value can be attributed to this publication for that reason.
2005
 
08/2005
 
The Armorer's Workshop with Peter Fuller - A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Hourglass Gauntlets
David M. Cvet ...  Peter Fuller defines what a master armorer truly means. His ability to convey his knowledge and expertise in the construction of historically accurate "hourglass" gauntlets, consistent with c1370 period through the medium of DVD confirms in my books, his place as a master of the art.
03/2005
 
Capoeira - The history of an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art
Paul Bielak ...  The book is by far the most in depth work on Capoeira written in English to date. It's perspective is born of inquisition rather than the "gospel truth" word of mouth tradition so common in Capoeira circles.
2004
 
11/2004
 
The Crooked Stick
David M. Cvet ...  Hugh D.H. Soar's latest book, "The Crooked Stick" is a comprehensive study and presentation of the amazing history of the traditional longbow. The longbow, a pivotal technical development by mankind, had influenced the survival of humankind, as well as the outcome of battles from the earliest days of the medieval period, well into the period of Tudor monarchy till the opening of the 17th century.
11/2004
 
Gladiators and Caesars
Murray Eiland ...  The book was designed to accompany an exhibition at the British Museum - originally at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe in Hamburg - held between 21 October 2000 to 23 January 2003, it belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in historical combat. Translated from German, it presents up to date research that has hitherto not been widely available in English. It covers combat arts, Greek sports, chariot racing, and the theatre. Pride of place is, as the title suggests, given to gladiators.
10/2004
 
Italian Rapier Combat - Ridolfo Capo Ferro
David M. Cvet ...  Ridolfo Capo Ferro, master of the Italian rapier, whose work is based on over 200 years of Italian fencing tradition, published the original treatise in 1610, almost exactly 200 years after the first known Italian fencing treatise by the great fencing master, Fiore dei Liberi, presents to the practioner, access to the foundations of fencing so difficult to extract from historical treatises. This publication now unlocks the original treatise and makes available to every practitioner the eloquent nature and elements of Italian rapier fencing.
2003
 
05/2003
 
LArte di dar Contraria
Tony Wolf ...  This Italian video is a semi-dramatised exploration of the Italian martial arts as interpreted by Nova Scrimia, a society dedicated to the revival of this tradition. All of the narration is subtitled in English and the translation is of a high standard. Nova Scrimia and their production associates have succeeded in crafting an entertaining documentary that will appeal to historical fencers, martial artists and aficionados of Italian culture and history.
2002
 
11/2002
 
Codex Wallerstein: A Medieval Fighting Book from the Fifteenth Century on the Longsword, Falchion, Dagger, and Wrestling
David M. Cvet ...  The Codex Wallerstein is one of the most comprehensive manuscripts depicting early European martial arts. Written in high middle German during the late 14th century and early 15th century, the codex has remained in obscurity for generations at the Augsburg University (I.6.40.2) available to only the local scholars for study and research purposes.
2001
 
10/2001
 
English Martial Arts, by Terry Brown
Edward Chart ...  Terry Brown's book "English Martial Arts" provides the reader with a window into the little known history of English martial arts. First published in 1997, this book capitalizes on a growing interest in resurrecting ancient European martial arts in the West, a trend which has been on the rise over the last decade.
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