Medieval Swordsmanship: Illustrated Methods and Techniques

The most comprehensive and historically accurate view ever of the lost fighting arts of Medieval knights, warriors and men-at-arms. Based on years of extensive training and research in the use of European swords, it contains highly effective fighting techniques for the sword, sword & shield, long-sword, great-sword, pole-arm and more. And with more than 200 illustrations and rare historical documents, it is a scholarly reference as well as a hands-on training guide for martial artists of all levels.
Contents :
Introduction
The Medieval Combat Enviroment
Medieval Fighting Manuals
Medieval Swords
The Making Medieval Swords
Swords against Plate Armor
The Fate of the Medieval Sword
Forms of the Medieval Sword
Medieval Shields
Sword and Shield
The Long—Sword
Practice and Sparring
Advice to the Reader