This video showcases a rare first edition of Domenico Angelo's 'The School of Fencing,' published in 1765. The description highlights Angelo's significance as an 18th-century fencing master whose London school was a premier destination for learning fencing, horsemanship, and gentlemanly conduct. The book is recognized as an early work on modern fencing and is a valuable item in the Royal Armouries collection. A color facsimile of this edition is available for purchase. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, invites viewers to subscribe for more content and support their mission.
A resident knight from The Royal Armouries provides advice and tips for maintaining fighting fitness at home during quarantine. The video encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armor, and directs them to the museum's website, blog, Facebook, and Twitter for further engagement. The Royal Armouries is the UK's national collection of arms and armor, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses, combat demonstrations, jousting, and expert insights. The description invites questions about arms and armor in the comments section.
This video explores the Royal Armouries I.33 manuscript, a rare Fechtbuch (Fight Book) from their collection. The content focuses on interpreting and demonstrating the historical combat techniques outlined in this ancient document. The Royal Armouries museum aims to bring its collection to life through such videos, offering insights into historical arms and armor and encouraging viewer engagement through comments and questions.
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