Few historical icons can match the evocative power of the medieval suit of armour, and this epic new book is a complete course in the tools and techniques of the modern armourer’s art. Through more than 1,000 detailed photos and clear instruction, Brian Price presents a working handbook for aspiring and active armourers who want to develop their skills in the production of medieval armour in the style of the 14th century. The book is divided into four sections: a sweeping history of armour and its production from its medieval roots to its modern revival; a practical introduction to all the tools and supplies necessary to equip a modern workshop; a thorough review of key techniques; and a series of actual courses in constructing armoured defenses for the head, body, arm, hand and leg. Taking the reader through the construction of an authentic medieval harness from conception to completion, Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction is a vital addition to the libraries of serious craftsmen, historians, collectors and researchers.

Techniques Of Medieval Armour Reproduction: The 14th Century

Price, Brian R.

History

Paladin Pr

Learn to Use the Medieval Longsword\nThe reconstruction of highly efficient and deadly medieval fighting systems has seen a popular resurgence as students recreate these arts through structured martial arts training and then test their skills in competitive tournaments. 
Dr. Brian R. Price, co-founder of one of the largest martial arts / historical fencing schools and author of the immensely popular Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction, presents a new revision for the first English-language book focused solely on the astounding swordsmanship of the late fourteenth century swordmaster, Fiore dei Liberi. 
In the Fior di Battaglia the old master recorded an integrated fighting system that includes grappling, work with and against a dagger, baton, the sword in one and two hands, spear, and poleaxe, in and out of armour, on foot and on horseback. This system, based on a set of simple principles, is as effective as any martial arts system since devised. 
The second edition of Sword in Two Hands distills this system through the use of the hand-and-a-half sword using a proven approach developed with hundreds of students in the Schola Saint George. It approaches beginning training in a logical, sequential order through original translations of Fiore's text, taught with modern drills, and exercises. The text places Fiore's art in the context of medieval Europe, but presents his fighting system in a modern way. An indispensable reference and training guide for martial artists, historical fencers, SCA combatants, reenactors, and fight choreographers.

Sword in Two Hands: A Full-Color Modern Training Guide based on the Fior di Battaglia of Fiori dei Liberi

Military

Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Product Description Learn to Use the Medieval LongswordThe reconstruction of highly efficient and deadly medieval fighting systems has seen a popular resurgence as students recreate these arts through structured martial arts training and then test their skills in competitive tournaments. Dr. Brian R. Price, co-founder of one of the largest martial arts / historical fencing schools and author of the immensely popular Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction, presents a new revision for the first English-language book focused solely on the astounding swordsmanship of the late fourteenth century swordmaster, Fiore dei Liberi. In the Fior di Battaglia the old master recorded an integrated fighting system that includes grappling, work with and against a dagger, baton, the sword in one and two hands, spear, and poleaxe, in and out of armour, on foot and on horseback. This system, based on a set of simple principles, is as effective as any martial arts system since devised.The second edition of Sword in Two Hands distills this system through the use of the hand-and-a-half sword using a proven approach developed with hundreds of students in the Schola Saint George. It approaches beginning training in a logical, sequential order through original translations of Fiore's text, taught with modern drills, and exercises. The text places Fiore's art in the context of medieval Europe, but presents his fighting system in a modern way. An indispensable reference and training guide for martial artists, historical fencers, SCA combatants, reenactors, and fight choreographers. About the Author Dr. Brian R. Price has been involved in the medieval fighting arts since 1981, fighting competitively within the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), reenactment, and since 1999, within the Western martial arts / historical swordsmanship community. He has experience in several other martial arts and modern fencing as well as in jousting. He is an accomplished armourer, author of the influential Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction.As an author, he has written numerous works in several fields, including the 1996 Book of the Tournament, Ramon Lull's Book of Knighthood and Chivalry, and the forthcoming Eagles, Falcons & Warthogs: Gen. Bill Creech, Col. John Boyd and the Struggle to Remake the Tactical Air Forces in the Wake of Vietnam (Naval Institute Press). He has contributed to numerous works including King Arthur in Popular Culture, Medieval Warfare magazine, and the Journal of Medieval Military History.Since the late 1980s he has made studies of the medieval tournament, medieval armour, and knighthood, as well as holding interests in kinesiology, learning theory, intelligence, warfare, and American political history. He holds a Ph.D. in medieval and military history from the University of North Texas (UNT) and a BA in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). From 2011-12 he served a double-tour in Afghanistan as a Senior Social Scientist and socio-cultural advisor.Since 2011, the now-Dr. Price writes on strategy, airpower and counterinsurgency, as well as on American military history. But his oldest interest has been in chivalric culture, which he has long exercised, first within the SCA, then with the founding of the Company of Saint George, the first American Tournament Society, and finally with the Schola Saint George (SSG).In 2000 he co-founded the SSG with Dr. Robert Holland, and began working on an interpretation of Fiore dei Liberi's text and on the medieval poleaxe. He has taught classes continually both to the Schola groups and at seminars in North America, in Canada and in Europe. Mr. Price studied with Theodore Katzoff at the Westside Fencing Center in Los Angeles and taught swordsmanship at the same location for two years. He has lectured at Stanford University, at the International Medieval Congress in Kalamazoo, Michigan and he taught graduate courses for six years within Hawai'i Paci

Chivalry, Knighthood, tournaments. The Book of the Tournament by Brian Price brings out the magic of medieval tournament re-enactments as they build upon the traditions in what has become an authentic Western martial art. This book talks eloquently about how these tournaments work, what can be expected in a Society for Creative Anachronism tournament, what kinds of arms and armor work best for the tournament, and what it takes to succeed. Fascinating look into the ideals of people working to study ethics as they combat one another in the list field. Hardcover quality binding with linen paper printed in the style of the early 14th century.

The book of the tournament

PRICE, BRIAN

Chicago Spectrum Press

Chivalry, Knighthood, tournaments. The Book of the Tournament by Brian Price brings out the magic of medieval tournament re-enactments as they build upon the traditions in what has become an authentic Western martial art. This book talks eloquently about how these tournaments work, what can be expected in a Society for Creative Anachronism tournament, what kinds of arms and armor work best for the tournament, and what it takes to succeed. Fascinating look into the ideals of people working to study ethics as they combat one another in the list field. Hardcover quality binding with linen paper printed in the style of the early 14th century.

The Book of the Tournament

Europe

Chivalry Bookshelf

Undoubtedly the most influential chivalric handbook of the middle ages, this work articulates the ideals expressed both in medieval romance and in the crucible of the medieval battlefield - this is a work written by an accomplished knight for a knightly audience. Rendered from the Caxton 1484 translation into modern English, it is accompanied by the anonymous Ordene de Chevalerie, another important and lively medieval account of the knighting ceremony.

Book of Knighthood and Chivalry: With the Anonymous Ordene De Chevalerie

Lull, Ramón

Brian R. Price, the founder of the Schola Saint George and activist in the development of the historical swordsmanship community, has collected a series of essays by the key instructors leading the study of European martial arts. Each of the 22 included instructors writes on some aspect of interpreting and teaching from the historical styles of swordsmanship that have seen a resurgence over the last ten years. This book will whet the appetite of newcomers to the Historical Swordsmanship community and offers insights for those already teaching.

Teaching & Interpreting Historical Swordsmanship

Sports & Outdoors

Individual Sports

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Techniques Of Medieval Armour Reproduction: The 14th Century

Sword in Two Hands: A Full-Color Modern Training Guide based on the Fior di Battaglia of Fiori dei Liberi

Sword in Two Hands: A Full-Color Modern Training Guide based on the Fior di Battaglia of Fiori dei Liberi

The book of the tournament

The Book of the Tournament

Book of Knighthood and Chivalry: With the Anonymous Ordene De Chevalerie

Teaching & Interpreting Historical Swordsmanship