{"product_id":"the-duel-in-european-history-honour-and-the-reign-of-aristocracy-paperback","title":"The Duel in European History: Honour and the Reign of Aristocracy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVictor Kiernan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid Blackbourn\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, duelling played an integral role in the preservation of the aristocratic order in Europe, defying attempts by both church and state to ban the practice. Moreover, the romance and drama of the duel has made it an enduring fixture in films, literature, and the theatre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Duel in European History\u003c\/i\u003e, renowned historian Victor Kiernan writes with his characteristic wit and insight of duelling's evolution from its medieval origins - when it was regarded as a badge of rank - to the early twentieth century, by which time it was seen as an irrational anachronism. In doing so, he shows how the duelling tradition was something unique to Europe and its colonies, and, in its contribution to the development of the officer corps, played a key part in shaping European military power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on a vast range of historical and cultural sources, this is the definitive account of a violent ritual that continues to fascinate even today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictor Kiernan (1913-2009) ranks among Britain's most distinguished historians. Over the course of his life he authored such works as \u003ci\u003eThe Lords of Human Kind\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmerica: From White Settlement to World Hegemony\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShakespeare: Poet and Citizen\u003c\/i\u003e, and numerous others, as well as translating two volumes of Urdu poetry.\u003cbr\u003eVictor Kiernan (1913-2009) ranks among Britain's most distinguished historians. Over the course of his life he authored such works as \u003ci\u003eThe Lords of Human Kind\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmerica: From White Settlement to World Hegemony\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShakespeare: Poet and Citizen\u003c\/i\u003e, and numerous others, as well as translating two volumes of Urdu poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.4 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52636187656499,"sku":"9781783608386","price":55.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/batNH3xV_q9781783608386.webp?v=1762267952","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-duel-in-european-history-honour-and-the-reign-of-aristocracy-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}