Maître D'Armes Labat

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The Art of Fencing; Or, The Use of the Small Sword (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

The Art of Fencing: Or, the Use of the Small Sword is a manual written by Monsieur L'Abbat. The author was a Fencing Master in the late seventeenth century, and this book constitutes the first comprehensive study of the art of fencing ever written.

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Autor

Maître d'armes Labat, whose designation signifies a master of arms, is a notable figure in the history of fencing, remembered particularly for his influential work 'The Art of Fencing; Or, The Use of the Small Sword'. His title, Maître d'armes, suggests that he was not just a practitioner, but also an educator and expert in the art of fencing, likely holding a respected position in a fencing academy or among a community of fencers during his time. Labat's literary contribution to the discipline, which typically delves deeply into the techniques, philosophy, and practicalities of using the small sword, reflects a broad and nuanced understanding of the sport, suggesting that he possessed considerable experience both as a teacher and a combatant. The work by Maître d'armes Labat is often referenced in historical studies of fencing, capturing the author's rich legacy that contributes to the understanding of fencing as not just a martial art, but also as an intellectual pursuit with a robust scholarly tradition. Even without the specifics of Labat's personal history, the content and quality of his writing firmly establish him in the pantheon of fencing's most esteemed theorists and practitioners.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 575
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339555426
• Artikelnr.: 69690199