In 1721, Jean Jamain de BeauprŽ published his Very easy method for instruction in the Art of the Sword, a bilingual fencing treatise, in French and German. At this time, BeauprŽ was fencing master of the university in Ingolstadt, a position to which he had been appointed in 1716 by Maximilian II Emanuel, Prince-elector of Bavaria.
In his Very easy method, BeauprŽ outlines a fencing system with the single sword, that is based on the four main thrusts and strongly emphasises the parry-riposte as Òthe best principle in the artÓ. He does so in a straightforward, concise manner, that is easy to follow. To support his descriptions, BeauprŽ includes 25 clear engravings by an unknown artist.
In this book, you will find an English translation of BeauprŽÕs Very easy method, including all 25, digitally cleaned plates. In addition, you will find a discussion of BeauprŽÕs work, comparing it to other fencing treatises of its time, as well as a biography focused on BeauprŽÕs time in Ingolstadt.