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Duel in European History : Honour and the Reign of Aristocracy by Not Available (1988, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100198225660

ISBN-139780198225669

eBay Product ID (ePID)4500949

Product Key Features

Number of Pages360 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameDuel in European History : Honour and the Reign of Aristocracy

Publication Year1988

SubjectMartial Arts & Self-Defense, Linguistics / General

TypeTextbook

AuthorNot Available

Subject AreaSports & Recreation, Language Arts & Disciplines

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight29.5 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN87-028196

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition19

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal394/.8/094

SynopsisKiernan describes the evolution of the duel from its medieval origins to the early 20th century. Discussing the duel as something unique to Europe and its colonies, its practice in Ireland and Scotland compared with English practice, what women thought of it, and how it contributed to the development of an officer corps, he throws new light on the long ascendancy of aristocratic classes and their values throughout European history., The romance and drama of the duel has made it an enduring attraction in novels, plays, and operas; but it takes on a deeper significance when considered in its social, evolutionary setting. From medieval times, the privilege of duelling was regarded as a badge of rank, an assertion of preeminence by Europe's dominant classes. This book describes the evolution of the duel from its medieval origins to the early 20th century. It also looks at the opinions about duelling in different areas and historical eras, as reflected in legislation, church pronouncements, and the works of philosophers such as Montesquieu, and writers like Walter Scott. Kiernan discusses the duel as something unique to Europe and its colonies, its practice in Ireland and Scotland compared with English practice, what women thought of it, and how it contributed to the development of an officer corps, throwing new light on the long ascendancy of aristocratic classes and their values in European history.

LC Classification NumberCR4595.E85K54 1988