
by Pierre Lacaze · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782070531202

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«En garde. Du duel à l'escrime» is the historical popular-science essay by Pierre Lacaze, published by Gallimard in paperback (128 pages, in French).
The book traces the history of the duel and its evolution into modern fencing, from its social uses to the competitive sport. Pierre Lacaze describes the weapons, the technique and the process of regulation that turned the art of combat into a sporting discipline.
It is a title in the Découvertes Gallimard collection, published on 2 April 1991. The edition includes numerous photographs and black-and-white illustrations.
A work suitable for fans of cultural history and fencing who want to learn about its origins.
