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Duels and Ordeals is a historical book written by Charles MacKay that explores the practice of dueling and ordeal in Europe during the medieval and early modern periods. The book delves into the origins of these practices, their evolution over time, and the cultural and social contexts that gave rise to them. It also examines the various forms of dueling and ordeal, including judicial combat, trial by ordeal, and private duels, and the different rules and customs that governed them. Additionally, the book discusses the role of dueling and ordeal in shaping the concept of honor and how they reflected the values and beliefs of the societies in which they were practiced. Through a combination of historical analysis and anecdotal accounts, Duels and Ordeals provides a comprehensive and engaging look at these fascinating and often misunderstood practices.THIS 56 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds Part 1, by Charles MacKay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766134415.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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