9781331932949 - The Career of George Robert Fitzgerald: Better Known as Fitzgerald the Fire-Eater, in the West of Ireland (Classic Reprint) de Faulkner, Thomas Patrick (4 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the remarkable life of George Robert Fitzgerald, the notorious Irish duellist of the 18th century. Born to an illustrious family, Fitzgerald trained as a young man in Eton and the Austrian army, developing a reputation for physical prowess and worldly sophistication. After falling from his father's favor, Fitzgerald made a name for himself as a deadly duellist, engaging in numerous high-profile duels throughout France, Ireland, and England. The author narrates Fitzgerald's escapades with a combination of historical context and vivid detail, shedding light on the era's social customs, duelling etiquette, and the challenges faced by the Irish in a tumultuous historical period marked by political upheaval and civil unrest. The book offers a unique glimpse into the life and legacy of one of Ireland's most notorious figures, exploring the complex interplay of honor, violence, and social expectations that characterized his remarkable career. 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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