The Works of George Silver (Hardcover)

The Works of George Silver is a book that was first published in 1898. The book is a compilation of two works by George Silver, a 16th-century English fencing master. The first work is titled ""Paradoxes of Defense"" and the second is ""Bref Instructions Vpo My Pradoxes of Defense."" ""Paradoxes of Defense"" is a treatise on the art of fencing, in which Silver argues against the use of Italian fencing techniques, which were popular in England at the time. Instead, he advocates for the use of English fencing techniques, which he believes are superior. In the book, Silver provides detailed instructions on the use of the English longsword, as well as other weapons.""Bref Instructions Vpo My Pradoxes of Defense"" is a shorter work that expands on the ideas presented in ""Paradoxes of Defense."" In this work, Silver provides additional instructions on the use of the English longsword, as well as other weapons such as the staff, the dagger, and the buckler.Overall, The Works of George Silver is an important historical document that provides insight into the development of fencing techniques in England during the 16th century. It is a valuable resource for historians and fencing enthusiasts alike.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1898 Edition.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.