The Works Of George Silver: Comprising Paradoxes Of Defense And Bref Instructions Vpo My Pradoxes Of Defense (1898) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165146987)

The Works of George Silver is a book that was first published in 1898. It is a collection of two works by George Silver, a renowned English fencing master from the 16th century. The first work, Paradoxes of Defense, is a treatise on the art of swordsmanship, in which Silver argues that the traditional methods of fencing are flawed and ineffective. He proposes a new system of defense and attack that he claims is more practical and efficient.The second work, Bref Instructions Vpo My Pradoxes of Defense, is a shorter and more concise version of the first. It provides a summary of Silver's ideas and techniques, making it a useful reference for students of swordsmanship.The book is written in an old-fashioned style, with archaic language and spelling. It includes illustrations of sword techniques and diagrams of footwork, making it a valuable resource for historians and practitioners of historical European martial arts.Overall, The Works of George Silver is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 16th-century swordsmanship, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of fencing or martial arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Silver
ISBN-10: 1165146983
ISBN-13: 9781165146987
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 196
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.42d