Isbn: 9781331894445 - a dissertation on duelling (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a rigorous and thoughtful examination of the history, ethics, and cultural significance of dueling. The author delves into the origins of the practice, tracing its evolution from judicial combat to the formalized codes of honor that governed the practice in more recent centuries. The author explores the complex interplay between the desire for personal vindication, the demands of social convention, and the broader implications for society as a whole. The book also examines the moral dilemmas inherent in the practice of dueling, weighing the claims of honor and personal integrity against the sanctity of human life and the rule of law. Ultimately, the book argues that dueling, while rooted in a deeply ingrained cultural ethos, is fundamentally incompatible with the values of a civilized society. Through a careful analysis of historical sources and a nuanced understanding of the human condition, this book offers a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on a practice that has long fascinated and repelled in equal measure. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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