The rapier became extremely fashionable throughout Europe with the wealthier classes, but was not without its detractors. Some people, such as George Silver, disapproved of its technical potential and the dueling use to which it was put.
The rapier became extremely fashionable throughout Europe with the wealthier classes but was not without its detractors Some people, such as George Silver, disapproved of its technical potential and the dueling use to which it was put