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Český historický šerm
Author: Jaroslav Krupka
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Český historický šerm by Jaroslav Krupka introduces the people and events that shaped Czech historical and stage fencing. It follows the field’s roots at the turn of the twentieth century and the development of clubs, groups, and prominent figures up to the period when the book was written.
The historical overview is interwoven with personal stories of enthusiasm, demanding work, and tragic events. Readers learn about the founding of the first Czech fencing club, the activity’s subsequent development, and its place in cultural and enthusiast communities. Collaborations with filmmakers and Czech fencers’ work abroad also receive attention.
The book will appeal to readers interested in the history of the fencing movement, staged performances, and the people behind them. Its focus is documenting development and participants’ experiences. This 216-page digital edition explores a phenomenon where an interest in history, personal commitment, and public displays of fencing come together.
Český historický šerm by Jaroslav Krupka charts the development of Czech historical and stage fencing from its roots at the turn of the twentieth century to the period when the book was written. The author follows the first fencing clubs, prominent figures, groups, and events that shaped the Czech scene. He also addresses collaborations with filmmakers, achievements abroad, and the personal stories of people whose lives were closely connected with historical fencing.
Book information
- Author
- Jaroslav Krupka
- Publisher
- Albatros Media a.s.
- Imprint
- Cpress
- Formát
- E-book
- Language
- Czech
- Genre
- České dejiny, Historický šerm, Scénický šerm, Vojenská história
- ISBN
- 978-80-264-0322-7
- Publication date
- 1. January 2014
- Pages
- 216
- E-book formats
- PDF (ISBN 978-80-264-0425-5)
What is Český historický šerm about?
The publication presents historical and stage fencing as a distinctive phenomenon within Czech cultural and enthusiast communities. Jaroslav Krupka traces its beginnings at the turn of the twentieth century, the founding of the first Czech fencing club, and the subsequent development of groups and prominent figures. He records important events, achievements, difficult moments, and personal tragedies. A separate topic is Czech fencers’ collaboration with filmmaking and the circumstances that helped Czech historical and stage fencing gain recognition abroad. The book combines a historical overview with human stories and documentation of the fencing movement’s development.
Themes and motifs
The history of Czech fencing
The book traces historical and stage fencing from its modern Czech beginnings.
Fencing groups
The author introduces groups and clubs that shaped the Czech fencing scene.
Prominent figures
The development of fencing is also recorded through the stories of significant participants and organizers.
Film and stage fencing
The publication explores Czech fencers’ collaborations with filmmakers.
Czech fencing abroad
The book also examines how Czech historical and stage fencing gained an international reputation.
Setting
The Czech lands and later Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic, from the turn of the twentieth century to the period of the publication’s creation, extending abroad and into filmmaking.
Who is this book for?
Readers interested in Czech history, historical and stage fencing, military history, reenactment, filmmaking, and the development of enthusiast fencing groups.
Book context
Český historický šerm is historical and documentary nonfiction, not a short-story collection. SOURCE_FACT lists a digital edition with 216 pages and PDF ISBN 978-80-264-0425-5. The current official print-book record lists 232 pages, while sales and e-book catalogs from the period confirm 216 pages.
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What is Český historický šerm about?
The book charts the history of Czech historical and stage fencing, its groups, prominent figures, major events, film collaborations, and activities abroad.
Who wrote Český historický šerm?
The author is Czech journalist and writer Jaroslav Krupka.
Which period does the book cover?
It begins with the roots of modern Czech historical and stage fencing at the turn of the twentieth century and continues to the period when the book was written.
Does the book also address film?
Yes. Czech fencers’ collaborations with filmmakers are one of its topics.
Is Český historický šerm fiction?
No. Despite some incorrect retail categories, its content is historical and documentary nonfiction.
How many pages does the e-book have?
SOURCE_FACT and e-book catalogs list 216 pages.
What is the PDF edition’s ISBN?
The PDF e-book has ISBN 978-80-264-0425-5.
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