AMO Articles, Books & DVDs Reviews Listing

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09/2009		David M. Cvet. *The Beginner's Guide to the Longsword* 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.

01/2009		David M. Cvet. *Masters of Medieval and Renaissance Martial Arts* 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.

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03/2005		Paul Bielak. *Capoeira - The history of an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art* 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.

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11/2004		David M. Cvet. *The Crooked Stick* 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		Murray Eiland. *Gladiators and Caesars* 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		David M. Cvet. *Italian Rapier Combat - Ridolfo Capo Ferro* 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.

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11/2002		David M. Cvet. *Codex Wallerstein: A Medieval Fighting Book from the Fifteenth Century on the Longsword, Falchion, Dagger, and Wrestling* 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.

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10/2001		Edward Chart. *English Martial Arts, by Terry Brown* 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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--------------------- 2009 ---------------------

09/2009

David M. Cvet. The Beginner's Guide to the Longsword
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.

01/2009

David M. Cvet. Masters of Medieval and Renaissance Martial Arts
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 ---------------------

03/2005

Paul Bielak. Capoeira - The history of an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art
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

David M. Cvet. The Crooked Stick
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

Murray Eiland. Gladiators and Caesars
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

David M. Cvet. Italian Rapier Combat - Ridolfo Capo Ferro
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.

--------------------- 2002 ---------------------

11/2002

David M. Cvet. Codex Wallerstein: A Medieval Fighting Book from the Fifteenth Century on the Longsword, Falchion, Dagger, and Wrestling
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

Edward Chart. English Martial Arts, by Terry Brown
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.

Total: 8