A polite exchange of bullets : the duel and the English gentleman, 1750-1850 /

An overview of the phenomenon of duelling in England and the English colonies, including North America, showing how duelling developed, how duels were conducted, how duelling was related to notions of "honour", and how duelling declined. Includes as an appendix details of over 120 English...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Banks, Stephen
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Woodbridge : Boydell & Brewer, 2010.
Subjects:
1700-1899
Dueling > England > History > 18th century.
Dueling > England > History > 19th century.
Honor > Social aspects > History > 18th century.
Honor > Social aspects > History > 19th century.
Duel > Angleterre > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Duel > Angleterre > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Honneur > Aspect social > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Honneur > Aspect social > Histoire > 19e siècle.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Martial Arts & Self-Defense.
HISTORY > Modern > General.
Dueling
Honor > Social aspects
England
History
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