The Flower of Battle is Colin Hatcher's translation of Fiore dei Liberi's art of combat from the early 15th century. The work included high-resolution images an

"The complete martial works of Fiore dei Liberi, a master at arms at the turn of the fifteenth century."

This is an extravagantly illustrated and engrossing exploration of the art of medieval fighting. The book features some of the most interesting selections from

This sixteenth-century German guide to sword fighting and combat training is a crucial source for understanding medieval swordplay techniques. Following his tra

Fiore dei Liberi was a weapons-master from Italy who was active in the 14th and early 15th century. After fifty years of training Italy's elite, he put his art