This beautifully-illustrated and detailed book presents one of the
world's most influential fencing treatises. Ridolfo Capo Ferro was
a legend in his own lifetime and his intricate and exact
instructions were copied and emulated throughout a Europe bewitched
by his grace and style. The manual, illustrated with striking
artwork, gives a very real flavour of the panache of this expert in
swordsmanship and mastery of that most lethal of weapons - the
rapier. Capo Ferro examines different kinds of swords, their
component parts and their suitability, before going on to discuss
their actual use. There he expounds his theory as to the timing and
direction of thrusts, the essential distances and the need for
complete control. He also looks at defensive measures, guards,
parries and the importance of quick footwork. Capo Ferro's text is
a practical guide to fighting and one which builds on the theory to
show exactly how a superior form of swordsmanship could be learned
by Europe's elite. His illustrations clearly show the best methods
and how a rapier could be lethally effective when used with a
dagger or with a cloak. This handsome volume is a vital historical
record and is sure to give the modern fencer new insights in
technique and a greater appreciation of the history of this
exciting sport.
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