Methods and practice of Elizabethan swordplay
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| Authors / Creators: | , |
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| Other Authors / Creators: | Soper, Tony, 1939- author. |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | Paperback edition. |
| Imprint: | Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, 2016 |
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| Online Access: | Available in ProQuest Ebook Central - Academic Complete. Available in EBSCO eBooks. |
| Summary: | Examines the only three existing Elizabethan fencing manuals, drawing a picture of personal combat in England before 1600. The authors explore the cultural impact of the rapier, reconstruct typical Elizabethan swordplay, and offer suggestions to modern directors for achieving authenticity in staged swordplay. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-134) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780585112046 (online) 9780809382156 (online) 9780809384211 (online) |