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Author: J. G. Millingen Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 525
Book Description
The History of Duelling in two volumes is a historical work by British author J. G. Millingen. In this chronological account, author deals with the custom and tradition of duels from the dark age of civilization to the closest examples in modern age. Concerning the dueling among the ancients, author offers examples of Achilles fighting Hector, Turnus and Aeneas and other examples from Greek and Roman history. However, he makes a distinction between these legendary combat duels and later personal duels which were prompted by different causes and reasons. Religion and love are emphasized as two main triggers that caused numerous duels throughout the history. Due to sources and documents, the book mostly deals with duels in France and Britain, but also covers this practice and tradition in other European parts and countries.
Author: J. G. Millingen Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 525
Book Description
The History of Duelling in two volumes is a historical work by British author J. G. Millingen. In this chronological account, author deals with the custom and tradition of duels from the dark age of civilization to the closest examples in modern age. Concerning the dueling among the ancients, author offers examples of Achilles fighting Hector, Turnus and Aeneas and other examples from Greek and Roman history. However, he makes a distinction between these legendary combat duels and later personal duels which were prompted by different causes and reasons. Religion and love are emphasized as two main triggers that caused numerous duels throughout the history. Due to sources and documents, the book mostly deals with duels in France and Britain, but also covers this practice and tradition in other European parts and countries.
Author: Richard Hopton Publisher: Piatkus Books ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 474
Book Description
Duelling is embedded in our collective consciousness, through numerous films and books. This book traces the history of the duel from its medieval antecedents in trial by combat and chivalric tournaments. Using numerous accounts of actual duels, it shows how the arcane rules of the duel evolved.
Author: J. G. Millingen
Author: J. G. Millingen
Author: John Gideon Millingen
Author: John Gideon Millingen
Author: John Gideon Millingen
Author: John Gideon Millingen
Author: Richard Hopton
Author: John Gideon Millingen
Author: John Gideon Millingen
Author: Robert Baldick
Author: J G Millington