About the book: 2006 / Publisher's abstract: The author tells the story of the history of fencing and the development of bladed weapons, covering the period from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. You will learn about the two-handed sword, rapier, dagger, saber, broadsword and dueling sword. The book is supplemented by fragments of ancient manuscripts. Labyrinth Abstract: Alfred Hutton created one of the most fascinating works devoted to fencing and the development of bladed weapons. This book immerses the reader in the era of chivalry and outlines a brief history of bladed combat, from the battles of armored professional warriors of the Middle Ages to the gentleman's duels of the nineteenth century. The author talks about a two-handed sword, a rapier with its accompanying weapons, a dagger, a broadsword, a saber and a dueling sword. The decoration of the narrative are stories from the pages of ancient manuscripts about the chivalrous deeds of fighters, the insidious intrigues of scoundrels and the policies of pompous rulers. This authoritative study will be of interest not only to the inexperienced reader, but also to an expert in the history of fencing.