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Anyone interested in historical weaonsor the art otf fancing will want to own this classic study of swordsmanship in the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries. Written in the late nineteenth centruy iby a British officer, antiquarian, andnoted scholar of the sword,the work owas intended
Drawing upon the methods used by master swordsmen over three centuries, Hutton presented the tactics of the ancient masters in a form comprehensible to swordsmen of his own day. HIs extsnsive, detailed instructions cover the use of the two-hand sword, rapier and dagger, broadswrod and buckler, rapier and cloak, and dagger and cloak.
Cmplemented by nearly 60 illustrations, including instructive diagrams and rare woodcuts of classic fencing positions, this excellent introduction and its valuable information will be welcomed by scholars, theatrical directors, and sword-play enthusiasts alike. The book will also appeal to general audiences and anyone interested in an ancient form of self-defense still regarded by many as an art form and recreational pursuit.
Unabridged Dover (2002) republication of the edition pubished by H. Grevel & Co. (London); B. Westermann & Co. (New York), 1892. New Foreword to the Dover Edition by Ramon Martinez, President, Association for Historical fencing. 59 black-and-white illustrations. xiv 93pp. 6 /2 x 9 1/2. Paperbound.
Contents
Preface
Chapter I Introduction
Chapter II The two-hand sword
Cahpter III Rapier and dagger
Chapter IV Broadsword and buckler
Chapter V Rapier and cloak
Chapter VI Dagger and cloak
Chapter VII The case of rapiers
Chapter VIII
The transition period
Chapter IX The Eighteenth century
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to provide miitay men with eessential training inthe art and science of fencing.Drawing upon the methods used by master swordsmen over three centuries, Hutton presented the tactics of the ancient masters in a form comprehensible to swordsmen of his own day. HIs extsnsive, detailed instructions cover the use of the two-hand sword, rapier and dagger, broadswrod and buckler, rapier and cloak, and dagger and cloak.
Cmplemented by nearly 60 illustrations, including instructive diagrams and rare woodcuts of classic fencing positions, this excellent introduction and its valuable information will be welcomed by scholars, theatrical directors, and sword-play enthusiasts alike. The book will also appeal to general audiences and anyone interested in an ancient form of self-defense still regarded by many as an art form and recreational pursuit.
Unabridged Dover (2002) republication of the edition pubished by H. Grevel & Co. (London); B. Westermann & Co. (New York), 1892. New Foreword to the Dover Edition by Ramon Martinez, President, Association for Historical fencing. 59 black-and-white illustrations. xiv 93pp. 6 /2 x 9 1/2. Paperbound.
Contents
Preface
Chapter I Introduction
Chapter II The two-hand sword
Cahpter III Rapier and dagger
Chapter IV Broadsword and buckler
Chapter V Rapier and cloak
Chapter VI Dagger and cloak
Chapter VII The case of rapiers
Chapter VIII
The transition period
Chapter IX The Eighteenth century
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ISBN
486419517
Publication
Dover Publications, Inc. Mineola, New York