The Art of Fencing


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In this classic guide to the art of fencing, Monsieur L'Abba provides a detailed and authoritative overview of the techniques and strategies of this complex sport. Drawing on his extensive experience as a master fencer, he covers all aspects of the sport, from footwork and offensive and defensive moves to the psychology of competition. A must-read for fencers of all levels. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




The Art of the Smallsword


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The Art of the Smallsword Featuring P.J.F Girard's Treatise of Arms Translated from the French, annotated and expanded upon by Philip T. Crawley With additional essays by Kevin Cote







The Art of Fencing; Or, The Use of the Small Sword


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The Art of Fencing: Or, the Use of the Small Sword is a manual written by Monsieur L'Abbat. The author was a Fencing Master in the late seventeenth century, and this book constitutes the first comprehensive study of the art of fencing ever written.







Rapier and Small-sword


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The Academy of the Sword


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"The Academy of the Sword centers on an assemblage of rare illustrated books devoted to the subject of fencing and dueling, drawn (with one exception) from the library of the Arms and Armor Department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art ... Accompanying the books and giving vivid impact to their illustrations are a selection of swords, rapiers, parrying daggers, bucklers, and other accoutrements, which follow the chronology of, and changes in, fighting styles depicted in the books"--Introduction, page 3




Scottish Fencing


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This book contains five Scottish texts from the eighteenth century, which have not been published in centuries, treating of the martial use of the broadsword, small-sword, spadroon, targe, and battlefield tactics.




Polish Saber


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Polish Saber - The use of the Polish Saber on foot in the 17th century covers the history, anecdotes and use of Poland's iconic weapon. In matters of honor and personal safety the saber was the Polish nobleman's choice of arms. The concept of the duel, the form and function of the weapon, as well as source material from Poland, Italy and Germany are blended together in an interpretation presented in full-color. The work is suitable for history enthusiasts, Historical European Martial Artists and re-creationists who wish to explore Poland's Commonwealth and the weapon that symbolized its nobility.