Nadi on Fencing
Nadi, Aldo
Gallico, Paul (FRW)
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BOOK SYNOPSIS
Amateur champion and Olympic gold medalist, professional competitor and fencing master, duelist and teacher--Aldo Nadi ranks among the greatest fencers of all time. In this comprehensive guide to foil technique, suitable for both beginners and advanced fencers, he offers an unsurpassed wealth of technical and tactical advice and evokes the sport's glamour, romance, and excitement. Nadi presents philosophical and practical evaluations of every facet of the game, from attack, defense, and deceit, to the impulse to win, the tournament temperament, and the ability to analyze opponents. Written in the 1940s, this guide became the most-sought-after volume of its kind, and it remains essential reading for every serious fencer and aspiring champion. xviii+318pp. Foreword by Paul Gallico. 8 illustrations. 53/8 x 81/2.
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ISBN: 0486443752
ISBN(13-digit): 9780486443751
Dewey Decimal: 796.86
Library of Congress: 2005047445
Book Publisher: Dover Pubns
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 300
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