Product Description: Ridolfo Capo Ferro was a legend in his own lifetime and his intricate and exact instructions were copied and emulated throughout Europe. Illustrated with 43 striking plates, this book gives a very real flavor of the panache of this expert in swordsmanship and mastery of the rapier...read more

Completely annotated by the current expert in French smallsword, an essential text for the serious student offers the modern fencer new insights into technique, along with a greater appreciation of the history of the art.