16th Century Single Sword Combat: Bolognese Fencing - William E. Wilson

16th Century Single Sword Combat: Bolognese Fencing by William E. Wilson is a study manual dedicated to the Bolognese school of single sword, or sidesword, fencing. Established in Bologna, Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries, this tradition shaped the swordplay of an era when the sword was both a practical weapon and a symbol of status for gentlemen across Europe.

This manual traces the Bolognese lineage through to Giovanni dall'Agocchie, whose work went on to influence the later rapier master Ridolfo Capo Ferro, and touches on the tradition's Victorian revival under Alfred Hutton. Illustrated throughout, this book offers a structured approach to studying single sword combat for modern students of historical fencing.

A valuable resource for practitioners looking to explore the roots of Italian swordsmanship before the rise of the rapier.

Paperback | Illustrated