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Exploring the historical practice of duelling, this book delves into a time when noble gentlemen engaged in deadly competitions to settle disputes over honor. It reveals the intricate rules and rituals surrounding these confrontations, highlighting the significance of specially designed duelling pistols and designated "fields of honor." The narrative captures the complexities and societal acceptance of this perilous sport, offering a captivating glimpse into a world where life and death hinged on personal honor.
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Pistols at Dawn: A History of Duelling, John Norris
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2009
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- Titul
- Pistols at Dawn: A History of Duelling
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- John Norris
- Vydavatel
- History Press
- Rok vydání
- 2009
- Vazba
- pevná
- Počet stran
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780752447100
- Kategorie
- Společenské vědy
- Anotace
- Exploring the historical practice of duelling, this book delves into a time when noble gentlemen engaged in deadly competitions to settle disputes over honor. It reveals the intricate rules and rituals surrounding these confrontations, highlighting the significance of specially designed duelling pistols and designated "fields of honor." The narrative captures the complexities and societal acceptance of this perilous sport, offering a captivating glimpse into a world where life and death hinged on personal honor.