{"product_id":"the-school-of-fencing-9781399078818","title":"The School of Fencing","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Domenico Angelo's book, complete with diagrams, embodies the ideas of an era.\" -- Philip Stafford in The Times Literary Supplement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomenico Angelo's book, complete with diagrams, embodies the ideas of an era. Philip Stafford in The Times Literary Supplement\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a fascinating read and surprisingly up to date. Every fencer will learn from it . . . Very highly recommended. The Sword\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf there is one book on smallsword technique that a person should have in their collection, Angelos treatise is certainly that book. JL Forgeng in Man At Arms magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomenico Angelos The School of Fencing was first published in 1763 as LEcole des armes and was one of the most popular and influential treatises of its time. Today, it remains essential reading for any historical swordfighter, student of martial arts, or military historians, giving the reader access to one of the great masters of the art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis modern edition is annotated by Maestro Jeannette Acosta-Martinez, who is currently the foremost expert in the French small sword. Her additions to this edition help clarify Angelos text for the modern reader. This edition also includes an Introduction by the editor, Jared Kirby, which gives a short history of Angelos life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirby, Jared:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Jared Kirby has been involved in Western Martial Arts and Combat for Stage \u0026amp; Screen for 25 years. He teaches in New York City (and the metro area), and has choreographed fights Off-Broadway, nationally, and internationally in London and Sydney. As a Fight Coordinator, Jared has worked with stars such as Peter Sarsgaard, Steve Guttenberg, Cameron Douglas, and has trained performers who are working on hit shows. Jared is a member of Actors' Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA. Jared has an ongoing Combat for Screen \u0026amp; Stage class in New York City, and teaches at the prestigious Tom Todoroff Conservatory as well as the NY Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. www.jaredkirby.com","brand":"Frontline Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50869811052818,"sku":"9781399078818","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0d53223b-17dd-4063-8f4b-6bd85e0566da.jpg?v=1766486082","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-school-of-fencing-9781399078818","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}