The Duel in Early Modern England: Civility, Politeness and Honour

by Markku Peltonen

2021-01-08 22:11:46

Arguments about the practice of the duel in early modern England were widespread. Markku Peltonen, the distinguished intellectual historian, examines the debate, and reveals how the moral and ideological status of duelling was considered within a muc... Read more
Arguments about the practice of the duel in early modern England were widespread. Markku Peltonen, the distinguished intellectual historian, examines the debate, and reveals how the moral and ideological status of duelling was considered within a much broader cultural context of courtesy, civility and politeness. Understanding the duel involves knowing crucial issues in the cultural and ideological history of Stuart England. Peltonen''s wide-ranging study engages the attention of a significant audience of historians and cultural and literary scholars. Less

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File size8.98 X 6.06 X 0.94 in
Print pages376
PublisherCambridge University Press
Publication date March 16, 2006
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780521025201

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