ISBN: 9780809315628 - methods and practice of elizabethan swordplay (16 Ergebnisse)

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Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Featuring period drawings and prints of swordplay, this book examines and compares three Elizabethan fencing manuals written in English before 1600: Giacomo Di Grassi?s His True Arte of Defense (1594), Vincentio Saviolo?s His Practice in Two Bookes (1595), and George Silver?s Paradoxes of Defence and Bref Instructions upon My Paradoxes of Defence (1599).More than a technical manual on swordplay, this book explores the influence of a new form of violence introduced into Elizabethan culture by the invention of the rapier. The authors examine the rapier?s influence on the various social classes, the clash between the traditional English fencing masters and those embracing the new style, the growing concern with unregulated dueling, and the frequent references to rapier play in the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.As producer Joseph Papp notes in his foreword, this is a book that "makes a difference in performance.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Featuring period drawings and prints of swordplay, this book examines and compares three Elizabethan fencing manuals written in English before 1600: Giacomo Di Grassi?s His True Arte of Defense (1594), Vincentio Saviolo?s His Practice in Two Bookes (1595), and George Silver?s Paradoxes of Defence and Bref Instructions upon My Paradoxes of Defence (1599).More than a technical manual on swordplay, this book explores the influence of a new form of violence introduced into Elizabethan culture by the invention of the rapier. The authors examine the rapier?s influence on the various social classes, the clash between the traditional English fencing masters and those embracing the new style, the growing concern with unregulated dueling, and the frequent references to rapier play in the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.As producer Joseph Papp notes in his foreword, this is a book that "makes a difference in performance.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Featuring period drawings and prints of swordplay, this book examines and compares three Elizabethan fencing manuals written in English before 1600: Giacomo Di Grassi?s His True Arte of Defense (1594), Vincentio Saviolo?s His Practice in Two Bookes (1595), and George Silver?s Paradoxes of Defence and Bref Instructions upon My Paradoxes of Defence (1599).More than a technical manual on swordplay, this book explores the influence of a new form of violence introduced into Elizabethan culture by the invention of the rapier. The authors examine the rapier?s influence on the various social classes, the clash between the traditional English fencing masters and those embracing the new style, the growing concern with unregulated dueling, and the frequent references to rapier play in the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.As producer Joseph Papp notes in his foreword, this is a book that "makes a difference in performance.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Featuring period drawings and prints of swordplay, this book examines and compares three Elizabethan fencing manuals written in English before 1600: Giacomo Di Grassi?s His True Arte of Defense (1594), Vincentio Saviolo?s His Practice in Two Bookes (1595), and George Silver?s Paradoxes of Defence and Bref Instructions upon My Paradoxes of Defence (1599).More than a technical manual on swordplay, this book explores the influence of a new form of violence introduced into Elizabethan culture by the invention of the rapier. The authors examine the rapier?s influence on the various social classes, the clash between the traditional English fencing masters and those embracing the new style, the growing concern with unregulated dueling, and the frequent references to rapier play in the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.As producer Joseph Papp notes in his foreword, this is a book that "makes a difference in performance.…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. fmc2%262D.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Near Fine dust. First Edition. Book is in FINE condition - bright boards and sound binding. Dust jacket is in NF condition with trace edge wear noted else bright, intact and whole. W.06; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good - Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good - Fine. Reprint. An examination of the three existing Elizabethan fencing manuals published before 1600. 2nd print. Minimal wear. A very good or better copy.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. Fifth printing. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

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Zustand: Sehr gut. 8°, 140 Seiten mit einigen Abbildungen, illustr. Originalleinen mit farbig illustr. Originaleumschlag - sehr guter Zustand - 1990. MA16769 ISBN: 0809315629 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 501.