Italian Rapier Combat

Italian Rapier Combat
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Publisher : Greenhill Books
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 9781784386924
ISBN-13 : 1784386928
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Book Synopsis Italian Rapier Combat by : Ridolfo Capo Ferro

Download or read book Italian Rapier Combat written by Ridolfo Capo Ferro and published by Greenhill Books. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring more than 40 beautiful illustrations, this stunning work presents one of the world’s most influential fencing treatises. Ridolfo Capo Ferro was a legend in his own lifetime. His intricate instructions were emulated throughout a Europe bewitched by this grace and style and are a window into his mastery of swordsmanship. This updated edition includes a new introduction and a revised glossary with many technical terms now translated. Additionally, a modernized translation makes it easier for the reader to understand Capo Ferro's intention. Capo Ferro begins by examining the rapier in detail – its component parts and their suitability – before discussing the actual use. He details the timing and distance needed to control your adversary, while looking at defensive aspects such as the guards, parries and the importance of quick footwork. He also covers using the rapier with auxiliary weapons such as the dagger, cloak and shield. Presented by fencing master Jared Kirby, this handsome volume is a vital historical record and essential reading for any historical swordfighter, student of martial arts or military historian.


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