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.

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