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Old 27th August 2021, 11:42 AM   #16
Jim McDougall
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Originally Posted by fernando View Post
Jim, i did not want to stuff the thread with longer diverting but, once you mention it and, as per book cover illustrated in above third picture, we have a 1685 treatise where we see that the Destreza was practiced both in Spain and Portugal during the period, each with their own version.


.http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...92&postcount=8
That is excellent! Your command of memory is great, and that discussion definitely adds to this overview.
I don't think that the bringing in of salient material detracts from discussions even if it is a bit 'off course' as it adds to the wider perspectives.
Thank you Fernando.
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