Books and DVDs

Here you can find a selection of books and DVD's about swords, swordmanship and related topics.

Books and DVDs ship for free when bought and shipped together with a sword.

• EUR 20

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  Sword and Shield

  Basic principles and technique of medieval buckler combat. On this DVD, Roland Warzecha and Tobias Wenzel bring that way of combat nearer to the viewer. Based on medieval fencing manuscripts and years of martial arts experience, the authors impart the basic fundamentals of sword and buckler fencing. These include anatomical and physical regularities, as well as the tactical approach and fencing theory. All relevant concepts are explained step by step and demonstrated through historical techniques. The authors present appropriate protective gear and training weapons for practice and freeplay.

  

• EUR 27

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  Reclaiming the Blade DVD

  Reclaiming the Blade celebrates the culture and craft of swords and the Hollywood legends and academic warriors who wield them.

  

• EUR 35

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  Records of the Medieval Sword

  An extensive and thorough study of the origins, development and usage of the glamorous two-edged knightly sword of the European middle ages.

  

• EUR 55

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  Swords of the Viking Age

  This new work fills a vacuum in English language studies of the swords made and used in northern Europe during the Viking Age, from the mid-eighth through to the mid-eleventh century.