SPADAAn Anthology of Swordsmanship
in Memory of Ewart Oakeshott
ISBN#1-891448-37-4, 8 1/2” x 11”,
quality paperback, color cover, $24.95
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 trea-tises 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 resepct for his knowledge of medieval swords, but also earned renown by his openess 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.
Contents
“The Art of Parrying” -- Gregory Mele
“Counterattacks with Opposition” -- Stephen Hand
“Dom Duarte’s Advice on Swordsmanship -- Steven Hick
“Early Medieval Shield Techniques” -- Hand & Wagner
“Hungarian Sabre Techniques” -- Russell Mitchell
“Grappling in Renaissance Fencing” -- John Clements
“Handedness in Staff Arts” -- Paul Wagner
“Foundations of Italian Rapier” --William E. Wilson
“Spanish Rapier in Saviolo” -- Stephen Hand and Ramon Martinez
“Highland Swordsmanship” -- Paul Wagner
