The School of Fencing
$46.78
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
21 May 2024
Summary
The School of Fencing: Rediscovering a Timeless Classic
Domenico Angelo’s seminal work, The School of Fencing, originally published in 1763 as L’École des armes, stands as a cornerstone of historical fencing literature. This influential treatise, lauded for its enduring relevance, provides invaluable insights for historical swordfighters, martial arts enthusiasts, and military historians alike, granting access to the wisdom of one of the art’s great masters.
<…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399078818 |
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| ISBN-10: | 139907881X |
| Author: | Domenico Angelo, Jared Kirby |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Frontline Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 21 May 2024 |
| Weight: | 458g |
| Dimensions: | 156mm x 234mm |
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Critics Review
”…for fencing enthusiasts, this manual of arms will be of interest. Enjoyed it.“– “Historical Miniatures Gaming Society”“Domenico Angelo’s book, complete with diagrams, embodies the ideas of an era.”– “The Times Literary Supplement”“If there is one book on smallsword technique that a person should have in their collection, Angelos treatise is certainly that book.”– “Man of Arms Magazine”“This is a fascinating read and surprisingly up to date. Every fencer will learn from it… Very highly recommended.”– “The Sword”
About The Author
Domenico Angelo
Jared Kirby is a historical fencer who edited and helped translate Capo Ferros Italian Rapier Combat and Vincentio Saviolos A Gentlemans Guide to Duelling. He lives in New York City.
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