This is the most complete treatise ever on the art of European edged weapons combat. In this volume; the author discusses the development of sword fighting techniques throughout Europe's history; includes first hand accounts of famous duels; compares and contrasts Medieval sword-fighting with modern sport fencing; and provides a comprehensive overview of the "way" of the sword in Europe. Amberger is considered one of the foremost experts on historical edged-weapons combat in the United States.