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Article: Epee days are here again, when writer sticks to sword history.(BOOKS)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- December 29, 2002
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Byline: Lyn Nofziger, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES
It isn't enough that Richard Cohen thinks he must tell us about the history of swords and sword fighting literally from the invention of the first sword all the way to today's electrified epees and sabers and foils.
It isn't even enough that he feels a need to tell us about the development of sword fighting, dueling and fencing, to say nothing of sword swallowing, not only through the ages but also throughout most of the world with emphasis on Europe and Japan. In a way, though, that's all kind of fun and I'll get back to it shortly.
Unfortunately, however, Mr. Cohen eventually wanders off ...