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The history of duelling : including, narratives of the most remarkable personal encounters that have taken place from the earliest period to the present time

Print Book, English, 1841
R. Bentley, London, 1841
2 volumes ; 21 cm
944419
V. 1. Introductory observations
On duelling among the ancients, and in olden times
The origin of duelling
Celebrated judicial duels
Institution of chivalry and duels
Early duelling in France
Duelling in France during the sixteenth century
Duelling in France during the seventeenth century
Duelling during the reign of Louis the Thirteenth
Duelling in France during the reign of Louis the Fourteenth
Duelling in France during the eighteenth century
Duelling in France during the reign of Louis the Sixteenth
Duelling in France during the nineteenth century
Duels between French women
Code of duelling established in France
French views of the character and duties of a second, and of the expediency of duelling
Duelling in Italy
Duelling in Spain
Duelling in Germany and the North of Europe
Duelling in Belgium and Holland
Duelling in the United States of America
Duelling in the East
v. 2. Duels in Great Britain and Ireland
Duels during the reign of George the Third
Duelling in various countries, from the accession of George the Fourth, in 1820, to the year 1841