Until now, Camillo Palladini's manuscript for his discourse on fencing was housed in the "De Walden Library" at the "Wallace Collection" in London. Hitherto unpublished and largely unknown, it is of central importance to a modern understanding of Italian rapier play in the sixteenth century. This stunning book, a joint endeavour between the Royal Armouries and the Wallace Collection, reproduces the forty-six red chalk illustrations in the manuscript, only three of which have ever been seen in print, together with a transcription and translation of the original Italian text. Perfect for students of fencing, lovers of Italian art, sixteenth-century researchers, and historical reenactors and interpreters, "The Art of Fencing. The Forgotten Discourse of Camillo Palladini" showcases a striking example of Renaissance swordsmanship.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Terminiello, Piermarco/Pendragon. Joshua
Title
The Art of Fencing. The Forgotten Discourse of Camillo Palladini
Details
English text, text of the manuscript in Italian and English, around 50 illustrations, large landscape format. 256 pages.
