| A Gentleman's Guide to Duelling: Vincentio Saviolo's of Honour & Honourable Quarrels Contributor(s): Saviolo, Vincentio (Author), Kirby, Jared (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1848325274 ISBN-13: 9781848325272 Publisher: Frontline Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover Published: February 2014 * Out of Print * |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Weapons - History | Modern - 16th Century |
| Dewey: 394.809 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.6" W x 8.6" L (0.90 lbs) 256 pages |
| Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Maps, Table of Contents |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 'A humorous and instructive guide to Elizabethan etiquette which should interest gentlemen of any century.' James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of Shakespeare 'An excellent reference tool for scholars and a wonderfully practical one for historical fencers, fight directors and actors seeking information or inspiration on swordplay in the 16th century.' Richard Ryan, Fight Coordinator for Sherlock Holmes I & II, Troy, Stardust and The Golden Compass A Gentleman's Guide to Duelling is a beautifully illustrated, lyrical guide to dueling etiquette in Elizabethan England. Its author, Vincentio Saviolo, was one of the great Italian fencing masters and a contemporary of William Shakespeare. In the 1590s, both Saviolo and Shakespeare were based in London's Blackfriars; Shakespeare's use of Italian fencing terminology in Romeo & Juliet is no surprise as it was written shortly after Saviolo's book was published. Originally published under the title Of Honour and Honourable Quarrels Saviolo's guide is devoted to the art of settling a duel in a gentlemanly manner. It was written in a time when honor, virtue and codes of behavior were of grave importance; and the rapier was seen as ideally suited to settling the disputes of a gentleman. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kirby, Jared: - Jared Kirby is a historical fencer who edited and helped translate Capo Ferros Italian Rapier Combat and Vincentio Saviolos A Gentlemans Guide to Duelling. He lives in New York City. |
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