Old Sword Play: Techniques of the Great Masters (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor)

by Alfred Hutton

Paperback, 2002

Status

Available

Call number

796.86

Tags

swordsmanship, history medieval, history renaissance, martial art

Genres

Collection

Books: Non-Fiction

Publication

Dover Publications (2002), Paperback, 112 pages

Description

Comprehensive, detailed instruction in the use of the two-hand sword, rapier and dagger, broadsword and buckler, rapier and cloak, and dagger and cloak, along with 59 illustrations, including diagrams and rare woodcuts, of classic fencing positions. Valuable information for scholars, sword-play enthusiasts, general readers and anyone interested in this age-old form of self-defense.

Subjects

Swordplay
fencing

Language

English

Original publication date

1892

Physical description

112 p.; 0.31 inches

ISBN

0486419517 / 9780486419510

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