Martial Arts History Books

Kata and the Transmission of Knowledge In Traditional Martial Arts by Michael Rosenbaum
It is the transmission of martial knowledge, through kata and other forms of communication that this book explores. The author reveals that prearranged fighting techniques were used by ancient Greeks, Egyptian, Asian, and European societies. Impressive sourcing and end-notes.

The Fighting Arts: Their Evolution from Secret Societies to Modern Times by Michael Rosenbaum
This book traces the evolution of the martial arts from the ‘old worlds’ through today’s modern times. Expounds on cultural influences, differences between civilian and military warfare, myths and legends, segmentation of the arts in modern cultures and a discussion of the realities of terrorism.