A decent overview of the historical reference points that Lucas & Co. drew on as the basis of their Jedi Knights. There is also some educated discussion concerning technique and modus operandi of swordsmen throughout history.However, the writing is often difficult to follow, and many passages are confusingly constructed. The book is poorly edited (if it was edited at all), which makes for a good many distractions, as one tries to figure out what the author is trying to say.Kind of frightening that the author teaches grade school.Worth a read, if you are a great fan of the Star Wars films, or want a brief history of swordsmanship but be prepared to stumble through the tangled mess of a poorly written essay.