| The Duel in Early Modern England: Civility, Politeness and Honour Contributor(s): Peltonen, Markku (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521820626 ISBN-13: 9780521820622 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $102.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2003 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Customs & Traditions - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Dewey: 394.809 |
| LCCN: 2002073465 |
| Series: Ideas in Context |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.55 lbs) 374 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Arguments about the practice of the duel in early modern England were widespread. Markku Peltonen, the distinguished intellectual historian, examines the debate, and reveals how the moral and ideological status of duelling was considered within a much broader cultural context of courtesy, civility and politeness. Understanding the duel involves knowing crucial issues in the cultural and ideological history of Stuart England. Peltonen's wide-ranging study engages the attention of a significant audience of historians and cultural and literary scholars. |
Contributor Bio(s): Peltonen, Markku: - Markku Peltonen is Senior Lecturer in General History, Department of History, University of Helsinki. |