The School of Fencing

It teaches the use of the small-sword and fencing foil, with brief sections on the use of weapons for the off -hand, including dagger, cloak and lantern. When it originally published, the book was recognized as a clear and concise guide, and Angelo was praised for his emphasis on fencing as a ‘gentlemanly exercise’ as well as a skill of self defence. Such was his reputation that he numbered several members of the British royal family amongst his clientele, and his Soho-based School of Arms wa…