Gran simulacro dell'arte e dell'uso della scherma (1610)
Summary
Ridolfo Capoferro’s treatise (Siena, 1610) on the rapier: principles, guards, tempo and famous plates.
Why it matters
It is one of the central works of Italian rapier fencing studied in HEMA today.
Original edition
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- Internet Archive: gri_33125009485448
- Summary and notes: WABUKAN.