Duels And Ordeals

Duels and Ordeals is a book written by Charles MacKay that delves into the history of duels and ordeals in Western society. The book explores the origins of these practices, their evolution throughout history, and their eventual decline in the modern era. MacKay examines the cultural, social, and legal contexts that gave rise to duels and ordeals, and the impact they had on the individuals and communities involved. The book also discusses the various weapons and techniques used in duels, as well as the different types of ordeals that were used to determine guilt or innocence in legal disputes. Overall, Duels and Ordeals provides a fascinating insight into the history of these controversial practices and their significance in Western culture.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.