The Medieval Dagger (Windsor Guy)(Paperback)

The Medieval Dagger (Windsor Guy)(Paperback)

The term 'medieval martial arts' conjures images of armoured knights wielding sword, lance, and axe. While the image is correct, at the foundation of knightly combat was a sophisticated form of close quarter combat, centered on fighting with-and against-the dagger, a deadly weapon of both

The Swordsman's Companion (Windsor Guy)(Paperback)

A complete beginner's guide to training in medieval Italian longsword. This book covers everything from choosing a sword, to warming up, to fencing. Full of set drills and clear descriptions, this book has been the standard work on the subject since it first came out in 2004. As a technical manual

Advanced Longsword: Form and Function (Windsor Guy)(Paperback)

This book builds on the foundation laid in The Medieval Longsword, and teaches you how to train Fiore dei Liberi's Art of Arms, as shown in his 1410 manuscript ll Fior di Battaglia. Renowned swordsman and author Guy Windsor explains three of the longsword forms that are used every day in The School

The Swordsman's Companion (Windsor Guy)(Pevná vazba)

A complete beginner's guide to training in medieval Italian longsword. This book covers everything from choosing a sword, to warming up, to fencing. Full of set drills and clear descriptions, this book has been the standard work on the subject since it first came out in 2004. The second edition has

The Pictures (Bolton Guy)(Paperback)

*Shortlisted for the John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger Award 2017* World-weary Jonathan Craine is a detective at the LAPD who has spent his entire career as a studio 'fixer', covering up crimes of the studio players to protect the billion-dollar industry that built Los Angeles. When one of the

Siege - Winner of the 2014 CWA International Dagger (Perez-Reverte Arturo)(Paperback / softback)

WINNER OF THE CWA INTERNATIONAL DAGGER 2014

The Merry Wives of Windsor: Third Series (Shakespeare William)(Paperback)

The Merry Wives of Windsor, Shakespeare's only thoroughly English comedy, created an archetypal literary figure in the shape of the devious, irrepressible John Falstaff. This stimulating new edition celebrates the play as a joyous exploration of language, but also places elements of its plot firmly

A Brief History of the House of Windsor (Paterson Michael)(Paperback)

This Brief History tells the story of The House of Windsor. Starting with George V and going through Charles, Prince of Wales, all the way to Queen Elizabeth II. Plus it will touch on the next generations of the monarchy, with Prince William, Duchess Kate, and their son. The book will shed light on

The Medieval World View: An Introduction (Cook William R.)(Paperback)

The Medieval World View, Third Edition, presents the presuppositions of medieval society in a systematic fashion by integrating brief, self-contained selections from primary texts and carefully captioned photographs into a narrative of the medieval world and its foundations. The text is divided

Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger (Thompson Leroy)(Paperback)

The Fairbairn-Sykes Commando dagger has become iconic as the most widely recognized fighting knife in the world. The origins of the dagger can be traced to Shanghai in the 1930s where W. E. Fairbairn and US Marine officers including Sam Yeaton carried out experiments in developing what they

Windsor Castle: An Illustrated History (Hartshorne Pamela)(Paperback)

Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, has been a site of fundamental historical, cultural, and architectural importance for nearly one thousand years. This new popular history of the castle explains how a Norman motte-and-bailey castle established by William the

Windsor & Eton in 50 Buildings (Rabbitts Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Discover the history and architectural treasures of the Berkshire towns of Windsor and Eton in this fascinating exploration of 50 buildings and

The Colour of Poison: A Sebastian Foxley Medieval Mystery (Mount Toni)(Paperback)

The first Sebastian Foxley Medieval Mystery by Toni Mount. The narrow, stinking streets of medieval London can sometimes be a dark place. Burglary, arson, kidnapping and murder are every-day events. The streets even echo with rumours of the mysterious art of alchemy being used to make gold for the

Elizabeth & Margaret - The Intimate World of the Windsor Sisters (Morton Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

Make a Windsor Chair: The Updated and Expanded Classic (Dunbar Mike)(Paperback)

Craft your own classic Windsor chair with the instruction and guidance of master woodworker, Mike Dunbar. Following its original release, this cherished guide cemented Dunbar's authority as a master craftsman and an astute teacher--inspiring thousands to create eye-catching Windsor chairs that will

The Medieval Longsword (Grant Neil)(Paperback)

This illustrated guide to the medieval longsword draws on both period sources and the latest research to tell the full story of one of Europe's most iconic medieval weapons.The formidable European longsword--featuring a double-edged straight blade in excess of 40in, and capable of being used with

Medieval World Complete(Paperback / softback)

The Medieval World Complete re-creates one of the great ages of European civilization through a sequence of spectacular images accompanied by a lively, informed commentary. Organized by topic and thoroughly cross-referenced, this comprehensive volume enables the reader to explore and understand

Medieval Architecture (Coldstream Nicola)(Paperback)

Medieval architecture comprises much more than the traditional image of Gothic cathedrals and the castles of chivalry. A great variety of buildings--synagogues, halls, and barns--testify to the diverse communities and interests in western Europe in the centuries between 1150 and 1550. This book

Atlas of Medieval Europe (Ditchburn David)(Paperback)

The Atlas of Medieval Europe covers the period from the fall of the Roman Empire through to the beginnings of the Renaissance, spreading from the Atlantic coast to the Russian steppes. Each map approaches a separate issue or series of events in medieval history, and a commentary locates it in its

The Darkest Road (Kay Guy Gavriel)(Paperback)

In the conclusion of Guy Gavriel Kay's critically acclaimed fantasy trilogy, The Fionavar Tapestry, five university students from our world prepare to sacrifice themselves--as they enter into final battle against a power of unimaginable

The Wandering Fire (Kay Guy Gavriel)(Paperback)

The Wandering Fire is the second novel of Guy Gavriel Kay's critically acclaimed fantasy trilogy, The Fionavar Tapestry. A mage's power has brought five university students from our world into a realm where an ancient evil has freed itself from captivity to wreak revenge on its enemies...The ice of

The Summer Tree (Kay Guy Gavriel)(Paperback)

The Summer Tree is the first novel of Guy Gavriel Kay's critically acclaimed fantasy trilogy, The Fionavar Tapestry. Five university students embark on a journey of self-discovery when they enter a realm of wizards and warriors, gods and mythical creatures--and good and evil...It all began with a

The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Medieval World (Jotischky Andrew)(Paperback)

The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Medieval World traces the development of peoples, cultures, and faiths between the coming of the barbarian invasions in the fourth century and the first voyages to the New World in the sixteenth. This colorful atlas illustrates the sweeping changes from the fall

Medieval Church Architecture (Cannon Jon)(Paperback)

By the end of the medieval period, Britain's churches already had an architectural heritage of one thousand years, much of which remains on view today. This guide by architectural historian Jon Cannon uses high-quality photographs and diagrams to help us to analyze the leading changes in style from