The Field Of Honor: Being A Complete And Comprehensive History Of Dueling In All Countries (1883) - Tapa blanda

Sinopsis

The Field of Honor: Being a Complete and Comprehensive History of Dueling in All Countries is a book written by Benjamin Cummings Truman in 1883. The book delves into the history of dueling, exploring the practice in various countries around the world. It covers the origins of dueling, the rules and regulations that governed it, and the famous duels that have taken place throughout history. Truman's book also examines the social and cultural significance of dueling, exploring the role it played in aristocratic society and the ways in which it reflected broader cultural attitudes towards honor, masculinity, and violence. The book is a fascinating look at a practice that has long since fallen out of favor, but which continues to captivate the imagination of historians and scholars today. Overall, The Field of Honor is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of dueling, or in the social and cultural history of violence and honor in the modern world. It is a well-researched and comprehensive work that offers a unique perspective on a fascinating and complex topic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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