A New System of Broad and Small Sword Exercise (1844)
Summary
Thomas Stephens’s 1844 exercise system for the broadsword and small sword, set out as drill lessons.
Why it matters
It shows how swordsmanship was drilled in groups, military style, in the 19th century.
Original edition
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- Internet Archive: newsystemofbroad00step
- Summary and notes: WABUKAN.