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Making It Right
Donald L'Abbate
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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.
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It
contains classical literature works from over two thousand years.
Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore
shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the
cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical
literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the
mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from
oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of
international literature classics available in printed format again
- worldwide.
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical
literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles
have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades.
The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to
promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a
TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the
amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series,
tredition intends to make thousands of international literature
classics available in printed format again - worldwide.
Of all Professions, that of Arms has in all Ages, since their
Invention, been esteemed the noblest and most necessary; it being
by them that the Laws preserve their Force, that our Dominions are
defended from the Encroachments of our Enemies, and ill designing
People kept in the Subjection due to their Sovereigns; and of all
Arms, the Sword is probably the most ancient: It is honourable and
useful, and upon Occasion, causes a greater Acquisition of Glory
than any other: It is likewise worn by Kings and Princes, as an
Ornament to Majesty and Grandeur, and a Mark of their Courage, and
distinguishes the Nobility from the lower Rank of Men. The
Attitudes which are in the Book, are copied exactly from the
Originals; tho' I might perhaps have made some Alterations, in my
Opinion, for the better, yet I chose rather to leave them as they
are, than to run the Hazard of spoiling any of them.
Broad-Sword and Single-Stickby R. G. Allanson-Winn and C.
Phillipps-Wolley
The Art of Fencing
by Monsieur L'Abbat
Close combat techniques from a bygone age
For good value this book combines two excellent instructional
pieces on the art of close quarter combat with edged weapons and
staves. The first book deals comprehensively with the use of the
short sword, bayonet, staves and various other clubs and even gives
instruction on personal defence using everyday items such as
umbrellas. The second book is a classic monograph on fighting-not
necessarily according to the rules of modern sport-when both
opponents are armed with sharp edged weapons, this provides an
interesting insight into a time when combat was invariably fought
'eye to eye.' Re-enactors and all those interested in the history
of warfare before the domination of the bullet and explosive shell
will find these two books in a single volume to be an invaluable
source of information on one-to-one combat techniques. Available in
softcover and hardcover with dust jacket.
Broad-Sword and Single-Stickby R. G. Allanson-Winn and C.
Phillipps-Wolley
The Art of Fencing
by Monsieur L'Abbat
Close combat techniques from a bygone age
For good value this book combines two excellent instructional
pieces on the art of close quarter combat with edged weapons and
staves. The first book deals comprehensively with the use of the
short sword, bayonet, staves and various other clubs and even gives
instruction on personal defence using everyday items such as
umbrellas. The second book is a classic monograph on fighting-not
necessarily according to the rules of modern sport-when both
opponents are armed with sharp edged weapons, this provides an
interesting insight into a time when combat was invariably fought
'eye to eye.' Re-enactors and all those interested in the history
of warfare before the domination of the bullet and explosive shell
will find these two books in a single volume to be an invaluable
source of information on one-to-one combat techniques. Available in
softcover and hardcover with dust jacket.
In recovering from this Thrust, the Wrist must be in Tierce, and
the Sword without the Enemy's whilst the other Parts take their
Situation. The Parade of this Thrust is made by a Half-circle of
the Sword within, the Wrist raised in Quart, and the Point low. See
the 7th Plate.
In recovering from this Thrust, the Wrist must be in Tierce, and
the Sword without the Enemy's whilst the other Parts take their
Situation. The Parade of this Thrust is made by a Half-circle of
the Sword within, the Wrist raised in Quart, and the Point low. See
the 7th Plate.
In recovering from this Thrust, the Wrist must be in Tierce, and
the Sword without the Enemy's whilst the other Parts take their
Situation. The Parade of this Thrust is made by a Half-circle of
the Sword within, the Wrist raised in Quart, and the Point low. See
the 7th Plate.
Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2008 im Fachbereich Medien /
Kommunikation - Massenmedien allgemein, Note: 1,7, Johann Wolfgang
Goethe-Universitat Frankfurt am Main, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract:
Seit die Moderne von der uberwaltigenden Flut der untereinander
konkurrierenden (Multi-, Massen-) Medien immer mehr uberrollt wird,
zeigt sich eine Veranderung unserer Aufmerksamkeit. Das Bewusstsein
kann faktisch nur einen Bruchteil der tatsachlichen Moglichkeiten
der Wahrnehmung realisieren, und somit ist Aufmerksamkeit zur
knappen Ressource geworden. Die Medienwissenschaften haben sich in
den letzten Jahren deshalb in die Diskussion um Aufmerksamkeit, die
innerhalb des Konzepts der Okonomie der Aufmerksamkeit den Status
eines umkampften Guts, einer wichtigen Wahrung erhalten hat,
vertieft. Zunachst versuche ich einige der gangigen Definitions-
und Diskussionsansatze wiederzugeben, gehe auf die Selektion
unseres Bewusstseins ein und auf die visuelle Aufmerksamkeit, die
als die wichtigste unter den Sinneswahrnehmungen gilt, insbesondere
im Hinblick auf Fernsehen, Computer, Virtuelle Welten, Cyberspace
etc. Im letzten Abschnitt mochte ich herausarbeiten, wie Medien um
unsere Aufmerksamkeit kampfen und unsere Reaktion hierauf.
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