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Duellists Companion: A training manual for 17th century Italian rapier

by Guy Windsor

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A complete training guide to 17th century Italian rapier fencing, and a thorough interpretation of the style of legendary swordsman Ridolfo Capoferro, author of the most famous fencing book in history, his Gran Simulacro, published in 1610. First published in 2006, this guide is the standard work on the subject.

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Published: 2010
Genres: Sports and Leisure, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS: 796.86
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