Schools and Masters of Fence

Schools and Masters of Fence is a comprehensive historical account of the evolution of fencing techniques and schools from the Middle Ages to the end of the eighteenth century. Written by Egerton Castle, an expert in the field of historical swordsmanship, this book provides a detailed analysis of the various schools of fencing that emerged during this time period, as well as the masters who developed and taught these techniques.The book begins with an overview of the origins of fencing in the Middle Ages, and traces its development through the Renaissance, the Baroque period, and the Enlightenment. Castle provides detailed descriptions of the various fencing schools that emerged during each of these periods, including the Italian, Spanish, French, and English schools, among others. He also discusses the various weapons used in fencing, such as the rapier, the smallsword, and the foil.Throughout the book, Castle provides biographical information about the most influential fencing masters of each period, including their backgrounds, training, and contributions to the art of fencing. He also provides detailed descriptions of the techniques and strategies employed by these masters, as well as their impact on the development of fencing as a sport and martial art.Overall, Schools and Masters of Fence is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of fencing or the evolution of martial arts more broadly. Written in a clear and engaging style, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of historical swordsmanship and the masters who helped shape it.With A Complete Bibliography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.