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Monsieur L'Abbat was an early 18th century tutor of fencing and
sword fighting, who instructed many students in France with the
techniques contained in this guidebook. Discussing techniques,
tactics, stances, and movements essential for the skilled
swordsman, L'Abbat treats the pivotal motions with great attention.
With the aid of pictorial examples alongside, we learn how to
assume a good battle stance, how to lunge or thrust in attack or
defend with a parry or riposte. The finer points of conduct during
a sword fight are given much attention, with L'Abbat relating
experiences with other masters of the craft. Monsieur L'Abbat lived
at the time the culture of the musketeers was at its height.
Emblematic of French bonhomie and martial prowess, these soldiers
were expected to gain mastery of both the musket firearm and the
thin, lengthy sabre. Many would hone their techniques with both
weapons for years in special military barracks.
Monsieur L'Abbat was an early 18th century tutor of fencing and
sword fighting, who instructed many students in France with the
techniques contained in this guidebook. Discussing techniques,
tactics, stances, and movements essential for the skilled
swordsman, L'Abbat treats the pivotal motions with great attention.
With the aid of pictorial examples alongside, we learn how to
assume a good battle stance, how to lunge or thrust in attack or
defend with a parry or riposte. The finer points of conduct during
a sword fight are given much attention, with L'Abbat relating
experiences with other masters of the craft. Monsieur L'Abbat lived
at the time the culture of the musketeers was at its height.
Emblematic of French bonhomie and martial prowess, these soldiers
were expected to gain mastery of both the musket firearm and the
thin, lengthy sabre. Many would hone their techniques with both
weapons for years in special military barracks.
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