About the book: The continuation of the successful first volume, which focuses on the longsword. Herbert Schmidt explains the combat techniques with the short sword and the buckler, the small shield. He analyzes the well-known manuscript I.33, as well as other medieval writings by Talhoffer, Lignitzer, and Kal. From this, Herbert Schmidt develops a modern textbook that anyone interested—whether a beginner or an advanced practitioner—can use to work on and improve their skills. About the author: Herbert Schmidt leads the Austrian sword fighting association Ars Gladii and is part of an international research community that reconstructs and revitalizes historical European sword fighting. He is recognized as an expert far beyond the borders of Austria.