Fencing through the Ages

Fencing through the Ages and On the Subject of the Transformation of the Combat Sword

Nonfiction, Sports, History
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Author: Adolphe Corthey, Chris Slee ISBN: 9780994359018
Publisher: LongEdge Press Publication: August 17, 2015
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Adolphe Corthey, Chris Slee
ISBN: 9780994359018
Publisher: LongEdge Press
Publication: August 17, 2015
Imprint:
Language: English

Adolphe Corthey is the powerhouse behind the revival of interest in historical or period fencing in late nineteenth century France yet he remains largely unknown outside the French-speaking world.

His meticulous and in-depth research into the styles of fencing of former times were translated into public demonstrations of the use of two-handed swords, rapier and dagger, buckler and cloak as well as small sword fencing which astonished the general public and helped to popularise fencing as a sport. These demonstration events were hugely popular throughout the Continent and even the famous British fencing historian Alfred Hutton was invited to participate.

This volume collects two of Corthey's most influential works. In Fencing through the Ages, Corthey traces the history of swordsmanship from primitive times through a series of development to culminate in the modern art. This history formed the basis of the public displays. His On the Subject of the Transformation of the Combat Sword is an argument to alter the shape of the duelling sword in order to take advantage of previous hundred years of the development of fencing theory.

Included also are a number of items from the contemporary press reporting on these demonstration events and a brief biography of Corthey from a who's who of the contemporary fencing world.

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Adolphe Corthey is the powerhouse behind the revival of interest in historical or period fencing in late nineteenth century France yet he remains largely unknown outside the French-speaking world.

His meticulous and in-depth research into the styles of fencing of former times were translated into public demonstrations of the use of two-handed swords, rapier and dagger, buckler and cloak as well as small sword fencing which astonished the general public and helped to popularise fencing as a sport. These demonstration events were hugely popular throughout the Continent and even the famous British fencing historian Alfred Hutton was invited to participate.

This volume collects two of Corthey's most influential works. In Fencing through the Ages, Corthey traces the history of swordsmanship from primitive times through a series of development to culminate in the modern art. This history formed the basis of the public displays. His On the Subject of the Transformation of the Combat Sword is an argument to alter the shape of the duelling sword in order to take advantage of previous hundred years of the development of fencing theory.

Included also are a number of items from the contemporary press reporting on these demonstration events and a brief biography of Corthey from a who's who of the contemporary fencing world.

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