Through scanning and other techniques, many original sources are now available on the Internet. Here are a few that I've found.

A.E.M.M.A. Knowledge Base

A collection of articles from 1280-1991 regarding the techniques necessary to use various weapons.

The Age of King Charles V

Presented by the National Library of France, this site contains the scanned images of many illustrations and text that were created during the reign of King Charles V (1338-1380).

Bracton's De Legibus

An online version of the text of the same name. The English name is Bracton on the Laws and Customs of England and was written in the mid-13th century. Available in both a framed and unframed version as well as in English or Latin. Absolutely fascinating!!!

British History: Original Sources and Texts

A collection of the texts of various charters, histories, and more from 61 C.E. through 1945 C.E.. At present, there are 42 period pieces arranged somewhat chronologically.

Historical manuals online - swords & swordmanship

Sponsored by the Historical Armed Combat Assosciation, they have provided both translations and original scans of period-written combat manuals.

Paradoxes of Defence, by George Silver (1599)

A swordsmanship manual provided as an original scan and in translation.

WebMuseum: Les tres riches heures du Duc de Berry

Since this document is no longer available to look at, due to its physical degradation, scanned images of it are available here, instead.

Please address all comments, suggestions, additions, and thoughts to: Marijah
Last Updated: August 22, 2001