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Classical
Lessons of Mars
22,00 € Read moreThis very little-known work, kept at the Biblioteca da Ajuda under the shelfmark 49-III-6, is found in a volume together with the unpublished Manuscrito da Espada (also in our catalogue).
It is a re-interpretation of Pacheco’s posthumous work Nueva Ciencia. In addition to completing missing information (such as the engravings lost in the publication of that other text), the author sought a practical and eminently didactic approach, dividing the text into «Lessons», each preceded by an illustrative engraving and constructively introducing new concepts, from basic theoretical geometric elements to atalhos and conclusions, including footwork. This approach makes this book one of the most interesting choices when approaching the study of Verdadeira Destreza.
It is a re-interpretation of Pacheco’s posthumous work, Nueva Ciencia. Beyond completing it with missing information, such as the lost engravings not present in the published version of Pacheco’s book, the author took an eminently practical approach, didactic in purpose, dividing the book in «Lições» (Lessons), each preceded with an illustrative engraving, introducing progressively new concepts, from theoretical geometric elements to steps and footwork, to techniques such as the atalho or the movement of conclusion. This approach makes this book one of the best options when looking for a whole, comprehensive Destreza textbook.
It is a re-interpretation of Pacheco’s posthumous work Nueva Ciencia. In addition to completing missing information (such as the lost engravings), the author sought a practical and eminently didactic approach, dividing the text into «Lições» (Lessons), each preceded by an illustrative engraving and constructively introducing new concepts, from basic theoretical geometric elements to atalhos and conclusions, including footwork. This approach makes this work one of the most interesting choices when approaching the study of Verdadeira Destreza.
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Classical
Libro de Armas y Doctrina
20,00 € Add to cartThe anonymous Libro de Armas y Doctrina… is a rare manuscript from the XVIII century containing twelve printed engravings which depicts a transitional period in which Verdadeira Destreza is adapting to the new weapons and customs and struggling not to be replaced by new imported styles.
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Agea presents
Mano y Media de Fiore dei Liberi
22,00 € Read moreCareful presentation of the art of the sword by master Fiore developed by Manuel Campo, from the Asociación Lucense de Esgrima Antiga. In the book you will find, in addition to the theoretical apparatus necessary to contextualize Art and this interpretation, a step-by-step journey through the techniques of Fior di Batagglia, explained in modern and easy-to-understand terms and accompanied by numerous photographs, with an informal and often humorous tone — an approach that justly earns the subtitle of «Fiore for Dummies».
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Minor
Modo fácil y nuevo para examinarse los Maestros en la Destreza de las armas
15,00 € Add to cartThis interesting work outlines the official curriculum for teaching the Destreza throughout most of the 17th century, describing the main skills necessary to become an “Examined Master.” Although it includes the core of the Destreza and is quite explicit, prior knowledge of the art or guidance from a Master is recommended. This basic edition contains only the text of our critical edition. It does not include an introduction, commentary, or notes. The layout is basic. Also available on Lulu.com
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Glossa
The One Hundred Conclusions (Ms. Phill. 1941)
20,00 € Add to cartThis is an English translation of the «Berlin Manuscript», Ms. Phil. 1941, containing the Cien Conclusiones («One Hundred Conclusions») and the Dieciocho Contradicciones («Eighteen Oppositions») by Luis Pacheco de Narváez, as well as various other texts and images. The translation was carried out by Jan Schäfer and Manuel Valle Ortiz, and supervised by Lois Spangler.
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Classical
The One Hundred Conclusions (Pack x2 EN+ES)
30,00 € Add to cartThis is a bundle for purchasing both versions of Luis Pacheco de Narváez’s Cien Conclusiones. With this product you can buy both copies with a 50% discount on the second.
In addition to the «Conclusiones» and the «Contradicciones», the book includes a section describing the techniques specific to Verdadeira Destreza, a series of term definitions in a question-and-answer dialogue format, and an illustrated explanation of the compass steps, the lines of the body, the right angle, the proportioned mean, and the execution of the atajo and the conclusión.
This carefully prepared work is a fundamental text both for those already familiar with Verdadeira Destreza and for those beginning its study.
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Glossa
Understanding Destreza
18,00 € Add to cartThis treatise is a delight in briefness, compared to the typical Destreza Specimen. As such, it will be a great introductory text for fencers interested in approaching the literature of the iberian school of swordplay.
For the more experienced theoretical Diestrxs, though, the text offers as well interesting material, since it was written by a man of arms risen in the heart of the orthodox, Pachequist interpretation of Destreza — and yet seems to deviate with Carrancist tones.
Long ignored by the Destreza scholars and nearly unknown by the public, it remained hidden but for an obscure XIX century edition. It is, therefore, with great delight that we bring it to you in a revised transcription of the original text presented side by side with a highly annotated translation into english.
The book includes, as well, cleaned-up versions of the original illustrations, including a spreader page.
