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What are some recommended books for an introduction to and survey of medieval and Renaissance martial arts in period? (I don't mean the manuals themselves.) I see people using terms like I.33, Fiore, Lichtenauer, etc., and would like an idea of what they mean.

I've seen mention of Sydney Anglo's "The Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe." It seems to be along the lines of what I want, and it's reasonably available and reasonably priced. What's the opinion here on its value?

Flittie wrote:What are some recommended books for an introduction to and survey of medieval and Renaissance martial arts in period? (I don't mean the manuals themselves.) I see people using terms like I.33, Fiore, Lichtenauer, etc., and would like an idea of what they mean.

I've seen mention of Sydney Anglo's "The Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe." It seems to be along the lines of what I want, and it's reasonably available and reasonably priced. What's the opinion here on its value?

Buy it.
Read it.

Look for more information on a particular era or style that appeals to you.
There is a ton of info freely available on the web.

You might also visit Chivalry Bookshelf and buy books on topics that interest you. Find practice partners and study the material to gain a better understanding of what the treatise is about. Prepare to spend a few years on the last part. None of the historic combat treatises can be covered in a twelve week program.

Cheers!

Kel Rekuta wrote:

Flittie wrote:What are some recommended books for an introduction to and survey of medieval and Renaissance martial arts in period? (I don't mean the manuals themselves.) I see people using terms like I.33, Fiore, Lichtenauer, etc., and would like an idea of what they mean.

I've seen mention of Sydney Anglo's "The Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe." It seems to be along the lines of what I want, and it's reasonably available and reasonably priced. What's the opinion here on its value?

Buy it.
Read it.

Look for more information on a particular era or style that appeals to you.
There is a ton of info freely available on the web.

You might also visit Chivalry Bookshelf and buy books on topics that interest you. Find practice partners and study the material to gain a better understanding of what the treatise is about. Prepare to spend a few years on the last part. None of the historic combat treatises can be covered in a twelve week program.

What he said *g*.

Jon

Just a few:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158160 ... oding=UTF8

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/189144 ... oding=UTF8

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/189144 ... oding=UTF8

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/189144 ... oding=UTF8

what Jon said