The History of Duelling (Vol.1&2) (eBook)

Complete Edition

J. G. Millingen (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
496 Seiten
e-artnow (Verlag)
406-406605999-6 (EAN)

Infos

The History of Duelling in two volumes is a historical work by British author J. G. Millingen. In this chronological account, author deals with the custom and tradition of duels from the dark age of civilization to the closest examples in modern age. Concerning the dueling among the ancients, author offers examples of Achilles fighting Hector, Turnus and Aeneas and other examples from Greek and Roman history. However, he makes a distinction between these legendary combat duels and later personal duels which were prompted by different causes and reasons. Religion and love are emphasized as two main triggers that caused numerous duels throughout the history. Due to sources and documents, the book mostly deals with duels in France and Britain, but also covers this practice and tradition in other European parts and countries.

Autor

John Gideon Millingen (1782-1862) was a British army surgeon and author. Born in Westminster to parents of Dutch descent, Millingen was educated in Paris where he achieved his medical degree. He became an assistant surgeon in the British Army in 1802, serving in the Peninsular War and won a medal at Waterloo and the surrender of Paris.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.4.2020
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte
• Schlagworte: Ancient combat traditions • Born Survivors • British and French duels • Chronicles of dueling • Customs of combat • Daughter of Paris • European duel history • Historical duel accounts • In the Garden of Beasts • J. G. Millingen analysis • King Arthur • Love and honor conflicts • Religious dueling practices • The Great Mortality • The last kingdom • The Scarlet Pimpernel • The Splendid and the Vile • The Templars • The Three Musketeers • Traditional combat rituals