Old Sword-Play: The Systems of Fence of the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries (1892)
Summary
Alfred Hutton presents the fencing systems of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, with plates from the old masters.
Why it matters
Hutton is considered the grandfather of HEMA: one of the first to study and practise historical fencing.
Original edition
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- Summary and notes: WABUKAN.