Title: The duel in European history :
Authors: Kiernan, V. G.
Date: 1988
Publisher: Oxford University Press,
Physical description: viii, 348 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, facsimiles ; 24 cm
Language: English
LC classification: C
Abstract: A description of the evolution of the duel from its medieval origins to the early 20th century; its role in Europe's military, religious and legal history and in the ascendancy of the aristocratic classes.
Notes: Includes index.
Subject headings (LCSH): Aristocracy (Social class)--Europe--History.; Dueling in literature.; Dueling--Europe--History.; Dueling--History.; Nobility--Europe--History