Sword Play for Romance Writers

A Listmania! list by Rowena Cherry "author of 1.Forced Mate, 2. Insufficient Mating Material, 4. Knight's Fork"
The list author says: "This list is more or less for my own use, and for the possible use of those attending the panel workshop Starships and Swordfights at the Romantic Times convention.

Much better lists have been created by Deborah MacGillivray, Richard L. Pangburn, and TKHAJ."
By the Sword: A History of Gladiators, Musketeers, Samurai, Swashbucklers, and Olympic Champions
1.  By the Sword: A History of Gladiators, Musketeers, Samurai, Swashbucklers, and Olympic Champions by Richard Cohen
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  "My swordmaster recommended this book, and he was absolutely right. I found it an invaluable resource."
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Harnessing Anger: The Inner Discipline of Athletic Excellence
2.  Harnessing Anger: The Inner Discipline of Athletic Excellence by Peter Westbrook
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  "This very personal account gave fascinating insights into how a successful swordsman might think while fighting, while wounded, while in the zone."
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Running with Swords: The Adventures and Misadventures of an Irrepressible Canadian Fencing Champion
3.  Running with Swords: The Adventures and Misadventures of an Irrepressible Canadian Fencing Champion by Sherraine MacKay
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On Fencing
4.  On Fencing by Aldo Nadi
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The Book of the Sword: With 293 Illustrations
5.  The Book of the Sword: With 293 Illustrations by Sir Richard F. Burton
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  "Recommended by my swordmaster, quoted by others."
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The Secret History of the Sword: Adventures in Ancient Martial Arts
6.  The Secret History of the Sword: Adventures in Ancient Martial Arts by J Christopher Amberger
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  "Another book my swordmaster recommended"
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Fight Directing for the Theatre
7.  Fight Directing for the Theatre by J. Allen Suddeth
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Fight Direction for Stage and Screen
8.  Fight Direction for Stage and Screen by William Hobbs
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