The schoole of the noble and worthy science of defence
Subtitle: Being the first of any English-mans inuention, which professed the sayd science; so plainly described, that any man may quickly come to the true knowledge of their weapons, with small paines and little practise. Then reade it aduisedly, and vse the benefit thereof when occasion shal serue, so shalt thou be a good common-wealth man, liue happy to thy selfe, and comfortable to thy friend. Also many other good and profitable precepts and counsels for the managing of quarrels, and ordering thy selfe in many other matters. Written by Ioseph Svvetnam.
Series: Early English books, 1475-1640 -- 1190:5.
Publisher: Printed by Nicholas Okes
Published: 1617
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 200
Subjects: Self-defense -- Early works to 1800.; Dueling -- England -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Other titles: School of defence.
Notes: Running title reads: The school of defence.

Numerous errors in pagination; page number 137 repeated.

Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.

STC (2nd ed.) 23543.

Available electronically as part of Early English books online.

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1969. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 1190:05).