Highland Swordsmanship : Techniques of the Scottish Swordmasters
by Mark Rector (Editor)
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Scotland has a long and proud tradition of swordsmanship, something that is abundantly documented in its medieval literature. This publication reproduces two classic manuals of swordsmansip, both written in the early 18th century. The Expert Sword-Man's Companion' written by Donald McBane and New Methods of Fencing' written by Sir William Hope in 1707, both contain advice on the theory of swordplay, as well as technical and ethical issues and the realities of fighting. In this book Rector show more adds the necessary background material and the California Players re-enact many of the techniques discussed. show lessTags
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- Canonical title
- Highland Swordsmanship : Techniques of the Scottish Swordmasters
- Original title
- Highland Swordsmanship : Techniques of the Scottish Swordmasters
- Original publication date
- 2001
- People/Characters
- Mark Rector (editor and translator); Paul Macdonald (preface); Milo Thurston (preface)
- Important places
- Scotland, UK
- Publisher's editor
- Mele, Gregory D.
- Original language
- English
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- Genres
- Sports and Leisure, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 796.86094115 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Athletic and outdoor sports and games Wrestling / Martial Arts, Judo, Karate Fencing
- LCC
- GV1149.5 .S3 .H5 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Recreation. Leisure Recreation. Leisure Sports Fighting sports: Bullfighting, boxing, fencing, etc.
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- English
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