The School of Fencing [Tr. From the Fr. Ed. by H.C.W. Angelo] de Angelo, Domenico

Frontline Books, 7/30/2024 12:00:01 A. paperback. New. *Brand new* Ships from USA.

Paperback / softback. New. Domenico Angelo's book, complete with diagrams, embodies the ideas of an era. Philip Stafford in The Times Literary Supplement This is a fascinating read and surprisingly up to date. Every fencer will learn from it . . . Very highly recommended. The Sword If there is one book on smallsword technique that a person should have in their collection, Angelos treatise is certainly that book. JL Forgeng in Man At Arms magazine Domenico Angelos The School of Fencing was first published in 1763 as LEcole des armes and was one of the most popular and influential treatises of its time. Today, it remains essential reading for any historical swordfighter, student of martial arts, or military historians, giving the reader access to one of the great masters of the art. This modern edition is annotated by Maestro Jeannette Acosta-Martinez, who is currently the foremost expert in the French small sword. Her additions to this edition help clarify Angelos text for the modern reader.… Leer más

Paperback / softback. New.

BudoWorks, 2022. Paperback. New. 108 pages. 10.00x8.00x0.22 inches.

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Hardback. New.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

London: Trustees of Royal Armouries, 2023. Book. Illus. by Gwynn, James. New. Hardcover. First Thus. The School of Fencing is a colour facsimile edition of Domenico Angelo's famous fencing manual of 1765. Such was Angelo's reputation that he numbered several members of the British royal family amongst his clientele, and his Soho-based School of Arms was noted for accepting female students. Featuring an introduction by fencing expert Mark Hillyard, this new facsimile edition includes the parallel English and French text together with all 47 hand-coloured engravings by artist James Gwynn. 160pp., 134 Illustrations, colour..