The Art of Fencing; Or, The Use of the Small Sword

In «The Art of Fencing; Or, The Use of the Small Sword,» Maître d'armes Labat offers a comprehensive examination of the techniques and philosophy underpinning the practice of small sword fencing in the 17th century. The work is characterized by its didactic style, blending explicit instructional diagrams with rich prose, making it accessible both to the novice and the seasoned fencer. Set against the backdrop of a burgeoning interest in dueling practices during the Enlightenment, Labat's treatise engages with the contemporary discourse on martial arts, emphasizing not only technical proficiency but... Next