{"product_id":"nadi-on-fencing-aldo-nadi-9780486443751","title":"Nadi on Fencing","description":"\"A model of fencing instruction.\" -- \u003ci\u003eTime Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A detailed and well-illustrated exposition of the art.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmateur champion and Olympic gold medalist, professional competitor and fencing master, duelist and teacher, Aldo Nadi ranks among the greatest fencers of all time. Born at the turn of the twentieth century into an Italian fencing family, Nadi grew up in a milieu that fostered a passion for fencing. In this outstanding guide, he offers an unsurpassed wealth of technical and tactical advice and evokes the sport's glamour, romance, and excitement.\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for both beginners and advanced fencers, this comprehensive guide to foil technique progresses from fundamentals to sophisticated maneuvers. Nadi presents philosophical and practical evaluations of every facet of the game, from attack, defense, and deceit, to the impulse to win, the tournament temperament, and the ability to analyze opponents. Only a fencer of Nadi's caliber could write with such complete authority, sharing the secrets discovered with many years of experience.\u003cbr\u003eWritten in the 1940s, this book became the most-sought-after volume of its kind. Nadi's advice remains as valid today as it was decades ago, and his guide is essential reading for every serious fencer and aspiring champion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aldo Nadi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0486443752\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780486443751\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dover Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/23\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.84h x 5.20w x 0.69d","brand":"Aldo Nadi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44076055232767,"sku":"9780486443751","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_512bdcaa-827b-4707-92b6-60ee9b0b27c4.jpg?v=1685462920","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/nadi-on-fencing-aldo-nadi-9780486443751","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}