Paradoxes of Defence

"Paradoxes of Defence," first published in 1599 by George Silver, defends traditional English weapons against the rising influence of Italian rapier fencing, offering insights into martial arts practices of Tudor England. The work critiques contemporary fencing styles as dangerous and ineffective, while also providing valuable historical perspectives on renowned Italian fencing masters. This edition features narration in both original and modern pronunciations, including insights from marginalia in the text.