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| Spada: An Anthology of Swordsmanship in Memory of Ewart Oakeshott | 
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| Authors: Ewart Oakeshott, Gregory Mele, Stephen Hand, Steven Hick, Paul Wagner, Brian R. Price, Russell Mitchell, John Clements, William E. Wilson, Ramon Martinez
Publisher: Chivalry Bookshelf
Category: Book
Buy Used: $66.67
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 1023580
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 200
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 1891448374
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9781891448379
ASIN: 1891448374
Publication Date: March 1, 2003
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Product Description
The project of the Swordplay Symposium International (SSI), this long-anticipated anthology of articles captures not only the 'cutting edge' of scholarship relating to study of historical fighting treatises and techniques, but also stands as a paean to one of the sword communities greatest lights, Ewart Oakeshott. Over a lifetime, Ewart Oakeshott not only earned unparalleled respect for his knowledge of medieval swords, but also earned renown by his openness and enthusiasm, chivalric qualities that set an example for others to follow.The author of the most important books on sword history, including "The Archaeology of Weapons" and "Records of the Medieval Sword" are timeless standard reference works. Containing Ewart's last article, 'Studying Arms within the Circumference of History,' "Spada" is sure to become an instant resouce. Alongside Ewart, notable luminaries in the historical swordsmanship community record the current state of scholarship relating to the fantastic yet cryptic historical treatises.
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SPADA - Anthology of Swordsmanship March 21, 2003
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
SPADA is a journal that contains some of most current ideas on historical swordsmanship by a number of the field's leading researchers. As a student of historical swordsmanship myself, I think it is an excellent step in the right direction for the progression of this school of study.As far as the contents of the book are concerned, my hat goes off to the editor, Stephen Hand, for distilling such a diverse, and yet interesting range of papers from the vast array of excellent treatises available. The book also features some interesting reports on some of the most recent activities undertaken in the WMA community. This provides the reader with a very good 'big picture' perspective into what advances are being made in what fields, and an appreciation for the vast range of people who are now interested in historical swordsmanship. With regards to it's practicality, the book caters for many different tastes - whether you are interested in the finesse of renaissance fencing, or simply a medieval re-enactor using the trusty 'sword and shield' method. SPADA provides useful insights and a greater understanding of historical methods of fighting. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in gaining a greater appreciation of historical swordsmanship, and anyone who is curious to know what the swordmanship community out there is doing. I rate it as a 'must have' item, and I look forward to more SPADA releases in the future. cheers Matt Partridge
Secretary
Order of the White Stag
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