1 gen 1653 anni - 1653 - [1] ALFIERI Francesco Ferdinando Lo spadone...

Descrizione:

1653
Lo Spadone di F. Alfieri, Maestro d'Arme
dell' illustrissima Academia Delia in Padova. Dove si mostra per via di figure il maneggio e l'uso di esso.

The Great-sword, by F. Alfieri, Master of Arms
of the imost illustrious Academy Delia in Padua. Where the handling and use of it is shown by means of figures.

Citations:
Pardoel 2005, 58.01
Thimm 1896, 6
Nagy 1987, 22
Vigeant 1882, 27
Castle 1885, 44, XXIX

*Alfieri was the first Italian swordsmanship author to amply quote, reference and comment on earlier masters.
For instance, we know he was an ardent admirer of earlier Paduan sword master Salvator FABRIS, whom he calls "a man of the greatest name in our profession."
On the other hand, he sharply criticises Achille MAROZZO and Ridolfo CAPOFERRO and strongly disagrees with some of their positions.