The Duel in European History

Name: The Duel in European History
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SKU: 9781783608386
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Honour and the Reign of Aristocracy

By Victor Kiernan

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The Duel in European History by Victor Kiernan delves into the intriguing ritual of duelling throughout European history. The book examines its social, political, and cultural significance, tracing how the practice evolved from a symbol of honour and bravery to a subject of controversy and decline. Kiernan provides insight into the reasons individuals risked their lives and explores the broader impact duelling had on European society and its historical contexts.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the cultural and historical significance of duelling in Europe. Kiernan provides a captivating exploration of how duels intertwined with social customs and political intrigue, offering insights into honour and conflict across different European societies.

A fascinating history of the cultural and political impact of duelling.

A fascinating history of the cultural and political impact of duelling.

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For centuries, duelling played an integral role in the preservation of the aristocratic order in Europe, defying attempts by both church and state to ban the practice. Moreover, the romance and drama of the duel have made it an enduring fixture in films, literature, and the theatre.

In The Duel in European History, renowned historian Victor Kiernan writes with his characteristic wit and insight of duelling's evolution from its medieval origins—when it was regarded as a badge of rank—to the early twentieth century, by which time it was seen as an irrational anachronism. In doing so, he shows how the duelling tradition was something unique to Europe and its colonies, and, in its contribution to the development of the officer corps, played a key part in shaping European military power.

Drawing on a vast range of historical and cultural sources, this is the definitive account of a violent ritual that continues to fascinate even today.

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The Duel in European History by Victor Kiernan is praised for its broad scope and depth of knowledge, offering a thought-provoking and entertaining examination of duelling. The book is considered an excellent introduction to the subject and is enriched with engaging anecdotes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783608386

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zed Books Ltd

Illustration: Illustrations, black and white

Contributors:

Introduction by David Blackbourn

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 368

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Education & Reference European History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Victor Kiernan

About the Author

Victor Kiernan (1913–2009) ranks among Britain's most distinguished historians. Over the course of his life he authored such works as The Lords of Human Kind, America: From White Settlement to World Hegemony, Shakespeare: Poet and Citizen, and numerous others, as well as translating two volumes of Urdu poetry.