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The Last Duel

Now a major film starring Matt Damon, Adam Driver and Jodie Comer
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The Last Duel by Eric Jager is a gripping historical account set in 14th-century France, focusing on the nation's final judicial duel. It explores the fierce rivalry and dramatic trial by combat between knight Jean de Carrouges and squire Jacques Le Gris, intertwined with themes of honour, betrayal, and justice.
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You might like this book if you're fascinated by medieval history, true crime, or dramatic tales of chivalry and justice. This gripping story delves into a famous duel in 14th-century France and provides rich details about the period's culture, politics, and legal system.

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The Last Duel

Soon to be a major motion picture directed by Ridley Scott starring Matt Damon, Adam Driver and Jodie Comer.

In 1386, a few days after Christmas, a massive crowd gathered at a Paris monastery to watch two men fight a duel to the death.

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The Last Duel by Eric Jager is a riveting and atmospheric true story that transports readers to the tumultuous fourteenth century. The narrative centres on a gripping trial by combat between a knight and a squire, set against a backdrop of war, plague, and anarchy, interspersed with themes of honour, chivalry, and courtly love. The event, known as "the duel to end all duels," was a life-and-death struggle to determine which man's cause was right in God's sight.

On a cold December day in 1386, a massive crowd gathered at a monastery in Paris to witness this extraordinary duel. The spectacle was born out of a knight's accusation against a squire of violating his beautiful young wife—a charge that escalated into a public demand for justice. As the duel became inevitable, it attracted the attention of an entire nation, plunging all involved into a historical clash that would decide both honour and fate.

Eric Jager meticulously recounts the dramatic tale of the knight, the squire, and the lady involved, providing a richly detailed portrayal of their lives and the historical context that shaped this unforgettable event. The meticulous research positions this narrative within the broader history of France, shedding light on the intricacies of medieval judicial practices and the societal norms of the time.

This true story achieves new heights of suspense and scholarly insight, captivating readers with its blend of page-turning intensity and academic depth. Jager's authoritative account unearths the layers of this notorious quarrel, offering a detailed chronicle that had never before been fully explored.

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Now a major motion picture directed by Ridley Scott, starring Matt Damon, Adam Driver, and Jodie Comer, this tale has been vividly brought to life on the big screen, further cementing its place in history.

'Succeeds brilliantly in combining page-turning intensity with eye-opening insights' - Sunday Times

'Suspenseful and well written' - Spectator

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The Last Duel by Eric Jager is praised for its suspenseful narrative and skilful storytelling. Critics highlight its page-turning intensity combined with detailed insights into medieval life, legal systems, and societal norms. The book is described as both riveting and engrossing, likened to modern celebrity scandals in its ability to captivate readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787467569

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 November 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Illustration: 32

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 223g

Pages: 256

About the Author

An award-winning professor of English at UCLA, Eric Jager holds a Ph. D. from the University of Michigan and has also taught at Columbia University. He is the author of two previous books, including The Book of the Heart (a study of heart imagery in medieval literature).

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