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Arte of Defence: An Introduction to the Use of the Rapier
Arte of Defence An Introduction to the Use of the Rapier Author:William E. Wilson During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, hundreds of fencing manuals were published in Italy and throughout Europe, each summarizing a particular master's techniques and philosophy. Today, thousands of rapier enthusiasts throughout the world study these manuals but until now there has been no introductory manual to place them in context a... more »nd to distill the fundamentals needed to master the weapon. William Wilson, one of the most highly respected instructors of the Italian rapier in the United States, successfully captures the romance of swashbuckling combat and forges it together with solid fundamentals culled from the historical masters. This book promises to quickly becomea standard reference for fencers, historical swordsmen, fight choreographers and Western martial artists.« less