Nicoletto Giganti's The School of the Sword: A New Translation

Nicoletto Giganti's The School of the Sword: A New Translation by Aaron Taylor M

Rapier fencing and duelling during the 16th and 17th centuries was dominated by the Italian masters, whose systems of sword fighting became increasingly sophisticated. Breaking away from this trend, Nicoletto Giganti developed something different: a frugal system of fencing that cut to the core of what a swordfight was and how to win it. Gigantiâ€™s Scola overÃ² Teatro, or The School of the Sword, became one of the most influential systems of fencing across Europe in the seventeenth century. In this remarkable new translation by historical fencing instructor and historian Aaron Taylor Miedema, author of Bayonets and Blobsticks, Gigantiâ€™s work is presented fresh to the modern reader. Copiously illustrated with redrawings of dozens of Gigantiâ€™s original plates, over 60 new photographs, and even a new plate, Gigantiâ€™s detailed curriculum is augmented by comprehensive annotation and commentary. Regardless of whether you are a historian, a casual reader with an interest in the sword, or an accomplished swordsman, Nicoletto Gigantiâ€™s The School of the Sword is a fascinating guide to the art of rapier fencing.
Country USA
Brand Legacy Books Press
Manufacturer Legacy Books Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781927537077
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Nicoletto Giganti's The School of the Sword: A New Translation by Aaron Taylor M