Complete Bibliography of Fencing and Duelling, A [Paperback]

Carl Thimm F. R. G. S. (Author)

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Publication Date: May 31, 1999

Originally an examination of the sport "as practiced by all European nations from the Middle Ages to the present day," with 1896 being the "present day," this bibliography today serves as an exemplary historical reference. In addition to the informative bibliography, the "Notes on Fencing and Duelling" section fascinates readers with its accounts of duels as reported in various publications of the time. One story from the September 21, 1890, edition of the Sunday Times startlingly reveals, "After a French duel, if 'honor has been satisfied,' and nobody has been assassinated, a grand breakfast usually takes place."

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When he compiled this bibliography, Carl A.Thimm, F. R. G. S., late Captain 2nd London Rifles, realized

Product Details

• Paperback: 562 pages
• Publisher: Firebird Press; Multilingu edition (May 31, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565544455
• ISBN-13: 978-1565544451
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable listing of our Western martial heritage, September 27, 1999

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This review is from: Complete Bibliography of Fencing and Duelling, A (Paperback)

Thimm offers the most complete listing of historical fencing manuals and was one of the most thorough of Victorian era sword scholars. Most importnatly his material lists texts which actually still exist today and are being studied once again. - John Clements, HACA Director

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A USEFUL AND INTERESTING REFERENCE VOLUME, April 6, 2001

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This review is from: Complete Bibliography of Fencing and Duelling, A (Paperback)

Thimm's bibliography is one of the unique fencing related volumes of the nineteenth century. Along with Castle's "Schools and Masters of Fence," it should be in every fencing library. As the author of "The Art and Science of Fencing," "The Inner Game of Fencing," and "The Encyclopedia of the Sword;" and the Editor-in-Chief of FENCERS QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, I recommend it.