In From Medieval Manuscript to Modern Practice renowned historical swordsman Guy Windsor demystifies one of the greatest martial arts books of all time Fiore dei Liberis Il Fior di Battaglia (The Flower of Battle).In the late 14th century dei Liberi an Italian knightly combat master wrote Il Fior di Battaglia (The Flower of Battle). This magnificent illustrated manuscript described how to fight on foot and on horseback in armour and without with sword spear pollax dagger or with no weapon at all