The Academy of the Sword - Gerard Thibault

The Academy of the Sword is John Michael Greer's translation of Gerard Thibault d'Anvers' landmark 1630 treatise, widely regarded as one of the most detailed and comprehensive works on swordsmanship ever written. Thibault's system builds on Pythagorean sacred geometry, constructing an entire method of rapier fencing around a precise geometric framework governing distance, timing, and positioning.

This primary source offers direct access to Thibault's original text and reasoning, providing a deeper foundation for students who want to move beyond secondary interpretations and engage with the master's own extraordinary and highly systematic approach to the sword.

An essential companion to any modern study guide on Thibault's method, and a significant addition for serious students of historical rapier fencing and the philosophical foundations underlying period sword systems.

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