Books by our Staff

	Arms and Armor of the Conquistador, 1492 – 1600 text by Walter J. Karcheski, Jr. (former curator, Higgins Armory Museum) introduction by Susan Milbrath (Florida Museum of Natural History) A catalogue of arms and armor from the Florida Museum of Natural History’s past exhibit, First Encounters: Spanish Explorations of the Caribbean and United States, 1492 – 1570. This 15 page catalog features 17 black and white photos, along with references and notes for further study. $5.95
	The Art of Combat: A German Martial Arts Treatise of 1570 by Joachim Meyer, Jeffery Forgeng (Translator) Among the substantial legacy of martial arts texts left by combat masters working in the medieval German tradition, this book stands out as one of the most remarkable and important, translated for the first time in English by Jeffrey Forgeng. The only major original text in this corpus to be disseminated in print, Meyer's manual is an ambitious comprehensive encyclopedia of traditional German martial arts, covering a range of weapons forms, and offering a rationalized introduction to a complex and organic tradition inherited from the Middle Ages. Hardcover: 320 pages $65.00
	Knights in Shining Armor: Myth and Reality 1450-1650 by Ida Sinkevic Essays by Jeffery L. Forgeng, Cristina Bauer, James Clifton, and Noelle Ocon A lavish exploration of the culture, symbolism and craftsmanship of Arms and Armor at a time when their artistic and ornamental importance, in fine art as much as in the armor work itself, was superceding battlefield use. Hardcover: 84 pages $35.00
	The Medieval Art of Swordsmanship: A Facsimile and Translation of Europe's Oldest Personal Combat Treatise, Royal Armouries MS I. 33 by Jeffery L. Forgeng A unique glimpse into the hisotry of European swordsmanship and military history. This edition faithfully reproduces the whole manuscript in color facsimile with a transcription and translation by Dr. Jeffery Forgeng. $54.95
	Daily Life in Chaucer's England by Jeffery L. Singman and Will McLean An indispensable resource on daily life in medieval England, enlivened with authentic recipes, clothing patterns, games, songs and dances, and over 125 illustrations. $49.00
	Daily Life in Medieval Europe by Jeffery L. Singman A vivid introduction to the medieval world, providing a general understanding of everyday living with detatiled portraits and specific settings. $49.00
	Daily Life in Elizabethan England by Jeffery L. Singman The only "living history" approach to life in the Elizabethan age, enlived with recipes, clothing patterns, songs, and games. $49.00
	Francis Willughby's Book of Games: Seventeenth Century Treatise on Sports, Games, and Pastimes by David Cram, Jeffrey L. Forgeng and Dorothy Johnston Francis Willughby's Book of Games is a remarkable work and an invaluable resource for anyone with an interest in early modern social history. Dating from the 1660s, it was left unfinished when the writer died in 1672 at the age of 36. The manuscript lists a wide variety of sports, games and pastimes, including football, hurling, card games, tennis and children's games. Hardcover: 344 pages $124.95

Adult Reference Books

	What Would Shakespeare Do? Personal Advice from the Bard by Jess Winfield Words and wisdom from the Bard are applied to the 101 problems we confront every day. Read how Shakespeare might handle these challenges and how his insights can guide us in our personal lives. $16.00
	The Art of Making Armour A Craftsman's Guide to Creating Authentic Armour Reproductions by Rob Valentine A pictorial overview of 16th century armouring techniques are explained by the author, who has hand crafted over 200 full suits of armour of different styles and over 600 various helmets to date. Soft cover $19.95
	Medieval Cookbook by Maggie Black This mouth-watering selection of eighty recipes has been drawn from medieval manuscripts and adapted for the modern kitchen. The dishes reflect the food eaten at all levels of society, from the grilled steaks pictured in the Bayeux Tapestry to the Rose Pudding enjoyed by Richard II. $24.95
	Secrets of German Medieval Swordsmanship by Christian Henry Tobler Based on commentaries by master-at arms Sigmund Ringeck,the author provides an interpretation and translation of the long-lost arts of European swordsmanship, wrestling, and fighting from horseback with photographic illustrations for each technique. $49.95
	The Armourer and His Craft From the Xth to the XVIth Century by Charles Ffoulkes An indispensable resource for medievalists, students of arms and armor, historians, or anyone interested in protective battle armor, this carefully researched study offers a rich source of authenticated fact and historic documentation enhanced with illustrations and photographs of armor and objects related to the armorer's craft. $16.95
	A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor by George Cameron Stone This resource and reference guide describes a worldwide range and variety of weaponry in glossary format. Illustrated with 875 detailed figures, the book incorporates thousands of individual photographs and drawings based on Eastern and European Arms and Armor. $39.95

Childrens' Books

	How to be a Medieval Knight by Fiona MacDonald Find out if the life of a medieval knight is for you, what sort of training you’ll need and what weapons you will use as you go through battles, tournaments, and maybe even a crusade. Ages 8-12. Hardcover. $14.95
	In The Time Of Knights by Shelley Tanaka The great Age of Chivalry comes to life through the true story of William Marshal, the younger son of an English lord. At the age of thirteen, William is sent across the English Channel to a castle in Normandy to learn the ways of a knight. Eight years later, he is knighted in a simple ceremony and rides into battle. Soon he becomes known all across Europe for his bravery and also for his success at jousting in tournaments in France and England. Ages 9-12 $16.99
	Knight's Handbook Bring the period of medieval knights to life with this lively, humorous, and engaging guide for the novice knight. Recommended for everyone 8 years and older. Hardcover $12.99
	Knights & Castles: 50 hands-on activities to experience the Middle Ages by Avery Hart & Paul Mantell Actively experience the Middle Ages! Meet the people! Immerse yourself in the past! Fire up your imagination for a fantastical journey through Europe's Medieval past, where kids become part of a mystical time of castles and kings, cathedrals and conquests! $12.95
	The Usborne Book of Castles Learn about these amazing buildings through photographs, drawings, and cutaways of the many different styles, periods, and places. Internet links are provided throughout the book where you can listen to music, play games, and even take a virtual tour of a castle. Ages 8 to 12. $14.95
	Picture the Middle Ages: The Middle Ages Resource Book by Linda Honan in conjunction with the Higgins Armory Museum "Picture the Middle Ages" is a resource book designed to provide information to teachers of upper elementary and middle school students, about life in the middle ages. Features of the book include reproducible illustrations and activities, topics of discussion, vocabulary words, puzzles, music, and art. A foldout timeline poster and maps are also included. $28.95
	Picture the Renaissance: The Renaissance Resource Book By Linda Honan in conjunction with the Higgins Armory Museum "Picture the Renaissance" is an activity-based resource book that highlights period artists, architects, writers, craft workers, philosophers, scholars, and public officials. Designed for middle and secondary school teachers interested in creating social studies and language arts units, the book also has dozens of reproducible activities including maps, timelines, art activities, architectural plans, and costume designs. $28.95
	Women and Girls in the Middle Ages By Kay Eastwood This book describes the roles and duties of women and girls of all social classes during the Middle Ages, looking at such areas as medieval dress and beauty, women's rights, and women of power in Europe and other lands. Ages 7 to 14. $8.95
	The Barefoot Book of Knights by John Matthews From King Arthur's court to the distant kingdom of Prince Vladimir of Kiev, this collection of tales from around the world reveals that being a good knight is far harder than it seems. $19.99
	Medieval World: Usborne World History by Jane Bingham Find out about famous figures, big battles, and important discoveries of the Middle Ages, as well as fascinating facts about everyday life throughout the world. Maps and timelines are included. $19.95

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