Men of honour : a social and cultural history of the duel
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Men of honour : a social and cultural history of the duel
Polity Press, 1995
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Ehrenmänner: das Duell in der bürgerlichen Gesellschaft
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [236]-270) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book provides a wide-ranging and fascinating history of the duel and its significance, from the early modern period to the twentieth century.
Table of Contents
Introduction. 1. Between the brawl and the duel of honour: the early modern era.
2. The Enlightenment, public opinion and state policy on duelling.
3. The honour of officers.
4. 'Scholastic' honour and academic duelling.
5. Freedom, equality, masculinity.
6. The demise of duelling: the twentieth century.
Appendices.
Sources and Bibliography.
Notes.
Index.
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