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The Sword-Players- An account of the original stage gladiators or prizefighters who inspired the Broadsword League.
McBane vs O'Brian: June 23, 1726- McBane’s legendary last fight, including many details not previously available.
The Duel of the O'Connors- A judicial duel to the death between two Irishmen with magnificent names.
Ronald of the Shield- Dirk and targe versus solo broadsword.
Clergyman with a Claymore- Scotland’s version of the “warrior priest!”
"Traitor" Colquhoun- Chivalry only works when both are playing by the rules...
An Incident at Waterloo- They say the smallsword is more deadly than the broadsword. Not this time!
The Butchers of Silk Buttons- The broadsword was capable of much more precision than is often believed.
Two against One- Just like in the movies?
Backsword v Rapier- A satirical poem.
Duel Between Ensign Basil Lee and Lt. Colin Frazer- “The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.”
Duel Between Cameron of Errachd and Murshiorlaich- Age and experience versus youth and anger.
The Broadsword in the New World- The forgotten history of the broadsword in America.
Stage Gladiators in America- A newspaper prizefight advertisement.
Jaguarina: Queen of the Sword- The “Champion Amazon of the World.”
The One Man Army- America’s forgotten broadsword hero, Peter Francisco.
Charles Metcalfe MacGregor: A Highland Warrior in Asia.
The Real MacLeod?- Meet Donald MacLeod, the “Gallant Old Highlander.” One of the greatest swordsmen who ever lived, or the Highland Baron Munchausen?
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