The Duel in European History: Honour and the Reign of Aristocracy

by Victor G. Kiernan

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192851284
• ISBN13: 9780192851284
• Release Date: December 1989
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.7"