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Historical ReenactmentBooksArms and Armor (or Armour)The Archaeology of Weapons: Arms and Armour from Prehistory to the Age of Chivalry by R. Ewart Oakeshott. Arms and Armor: The Cleveland Museum of Art by Stephen N. Fliegel. Arms and Armour in Antiquity and the Middle Ages (Medieval Military Library) by M. P. Lacombe (Translator). The Book of Chivalry of Geoffroi De Charny: Text, Context and Translation (Middle Ages Series) by Richard W. Kaeuper, Elspeth Kennedy (Contributor) and Geoffroi De Livre De Ch Carny. The Book of the Order of Chivalry by Ramon Lull. The Book of the Sword by Richard Francis Burton. Chivalry by Maurice Keen. An Historical Guide to Arms and Armor by Stephen Bull and Tony North (Editor). How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe by Thomas Cahill. Knight and His Armor by R. Ewart Oakeshott. Knight and His Castle by R. Ewart Oakeshott. Knight and His Horse by R. Ewart Oakeshott. Knight and His Weapons by R. Ewart Oakeshott. Knight in Battle by R. Ewart Oakeshott. Medieval Combat: A Fifteenth-Century Illustrated Manual of Swordfighting and Close-Quarter Combat by Hans Talhoffer, Mark Rector, John Clements. Medieval Swordsmanship: Illustrated Methods and Techniques by John Clements. Methods and Practice of Elizabethan Swordplay by Craig Turner, Tony Soper and Joseph Papp (Designer). Renaissance Swordsmanship: The Illustrated Use of Rapiers and Cut-And-Thrust Swords by John Clements. The Secret History of the Sword by J. Christopher Amberger. Secrets of the Sword by Baron Cesar De Bazancourt. Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction: The 14th Century by Brian Price. - Editor's Pick! What Life Was Like: Among Druids and High Kings: Celtic Ireland AD 400 - 1200 by Time-Life Books (Editor). What Life Was Like: In the Age of Chivalry: Medieval Europe AD 800 - 1500 by Time-Life Books (Editor). What Life Was Like: When Rome Ruled the World: The Roman Empire 100 BC - AD 200 by Time-Life Books (Editor). William Marshal: The Flower of Chivalry by George Duby, Richard Howard (Translator), George Denby and Georges Duby. Blacksmithing and IronworkAnvils in America by Richard A. Postman. Art Deco Decorative Ironwork by Henri Clouzot. (The) Art of Albert Paley: Iron, Bronze, Steel by Edward Lucie-Smith and Albert Paley. Blacksmithing Primer: A Course in Basic and Intermediate Blacksmithing by Randy McDaniel. Colonial Wrought Iron, the Sorber Collection by Don Plummer, Brennan Cavanaugh and Jack Andrews. (The) Complete Modern Blacksmith by Alexander G. Weygers. - Editor's Pick! The Contemporary Blacksmith by Dona Z. Meilach. Decorative and Sculptural Ironwork: Tools, Techniques, Inspiration by Dona Z. Meilach. - Editor's Pick! Decorative Antique Ironwork: A Pictorial Treasure by Mus-Ee Le Secq Des Tournelles, Henry Rene D'Allemagne, Vera K. Ostoia (Translator). Decorative Ironwork by Marian Campbell and Mirian Campbell. Edgar Brandt: Master of Art Deco Ironwork by Joan Kahr. Farm Blacksmithing: Practical Hints for Handy-Men by James M. Drew and Denis Boyles. Foxfire 5: Ironmaking, Blacksmithing, Flintlock Rifles, Bear Hunting, and Other Affairs of Plain Living by Eliot Wigginton (Editor). - Editor's Pick! New Edge of the Anvil: A Resource Book for the Blacksmith by Jack Andrews. Ornamental Ironwork: 670 Illustrations (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) by Eugene-Antoine Durenne, Carol Belanger Grafton (Editor) and A. Durenne. Practical Blacksmithing, Part One by M. T. Richardson (Editor). Practical Blacksmithing, Part Two by M. T. Richardson (Editor). Practical Blacksmithing and Metalworking by Percy W. Blandford. Professional Smithing: Traditional Techniques for Decorative Ironwork, Whitesmithing, Hardware, Toolmaking, and Locksmithing by Donald Streeter. - Editor's Pick! Samuel Yellin, Metalworker by Jack Andrews. Treasury of Ironwork Designs: 469 Examples from Historical Sources (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) by Carol Belanger Grafton. Wrought Iron in Architecture by Gerald K. Geerlings. Casting and FoundryThe Complete Handbook of Sand Casting by C. W. Ammen. Handbook of Lost Wax or Investment Casting by Sopcak. Practical Casting by Tim McCreight. - Editor's Pick! Knives and Knifemaking(The) Complete Bladesmith: Forging Your Way to Perfection by Jim Hrisoulas. - Editor's Pick! Custom Knifemaking: 10 Projects from a Master Craftsman by Tim McCreight. Ed Fowler's Knife Talk: The Art and Science of Knifemaking by Ed Fowler. Gun Digest Book of Knives by Jack P. Lewis and Roger Combs (Contributor). How to Make Folding Knives: A Step-By-Step How-To by Ron Lake, Frank Centofante and Wayne Clay. How to Make Knives by Richard W. Barney and Robert W. Loveless (Contributor). Knives 2000 by Ken Warner (Editor). Knives 2001 by Joe Kertzman (Editor). Master Bladesmith: Advanced Studies in Steel by Jim Hrisoulas. - comment - Editor's Pick! Pattern Welded Blade by Jim Hrisoulas. - Editor's Pick! Step-by-Step Knifemaking: You Can Do It! by David Boye. - Excellent section on etching knives. - Editor's Pick! The Wonder of Knifemaking by Wayne Goddard. - I haven't seen this book yet, but it comes highly recommended from a number of knifemakers. Metalworking, Metalsmithing and JewelryThe Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Workbook by Tim McCreight. - Excellent book! This should be in the library of every metalsmith and jeweler. - Editor's Pick! Metalwork for Craftsmen: A Step by Step Guide with 55 Projects by Emil F. Kronquist. Ornament and Design800 Classic Ornaments and Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) by Ernst Gunther (Editor). 1,100 Designs and Motifs from Historic Sources by 1,100 Designs and Motifs from Historic Sources. Handbook of Historic Ornament from Ancient Times to Biedermeier (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) by Ernst Rettelbusch. Historic Ornament: A Pictorial Archive: 900 Fine Examples from Ancient Egypt to 1800, Suitable for Reproduction by C. B. Griesbach. Ornamental Borders, Scrolls and Cartouches in Historic Decorative Styles (Dover Pictoral Archive) by Syracuse Ornamental Company. Styles of Ornament by Alexander Speltz and David O'Connor (Translator). - Excellent resource. This book is full of great designs and ideas for embellishments. - Editor's Pick! TinsmithingShop Drawings of Shaker Iron and Tinware by Ejner Handberg and Charles A. Hartwell. Tin Craft: A Workbook by Fern-Rae Abraham. The Tinsmith's Helper and Pattern Book: With Useful Rules, Diagrams and Tables by H. K. Vosburgh. Historical Reenactment at About.com Mailing Lists and Discussion GroupsMetalcasting List - for re-enactors interested in small scale, home based, metalcasting using those techniques in common practice prior to 1600 AD. SCA-Announce is a moderated list for announcements of general interest to members of the Society for Creative Anachronism. It is a place for large interkingdom event announcements, SCA related wanted for sale or purchase classifieds, and any other announcements relevant to the SCA. Rennaissance Faires RelatedChivalry Sports Renaissance Store -- Step in and browse a huge selection of Medieval and Renaissance costumes, accessories, armor, swords and other weapons, as well as games, gifts and collectibles. You will find thousands of items here. Whether you are in drama, the SCA, live action role-playing, the Renaissance Festival, or you're looking for a great masquerade or Halloween costume, this is the place to find what you need to make your fantasy a reality Jas. Townsend & Son, Inc. - Makers of clothing and various other items for re-enactors. Catalog available.
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