Author: John Gideon Millingen
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752421649
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: The History of Duelling (Volume 2 of 2) by John Gideon Millingen
The History of Duelling (Volume 2 of 2)
Author: John Gideon Millingen
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752421649
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: The History of Duelling (Volume 2 of 2) by John Gideon Millingen
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752421649
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: The History of Duelling (Volume 2 of 2) by John Gideon Millingen
The History of Duelling (Vol.1&2)
Author: J. G. Millingen
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 525
Book Description
J. G. Millingen's 'The History of Duelling' is a comprehensive two-volume exploration of the controversial practice of duelling throughout history. Millingen delves into the origins of duelling, its various cultural and societal implications, as well as notable duels and duelists. Written in a meticulous and scholarly style, the book provides a detailed account of the evolution of duelling as a social custom and its eventual decline. Millingen's analysis is not only historically informative but also sheds light on the psychological and moral aspects of duelling. The literary context of the book reflects the author's deep understanding of the subject matter, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of combat and honor codes.J. G. Millingen, a renowned scholar and physician, brings his expertise to 'The History of Duelling' drawing on his background in both academia and the medical field. His dual perspective allows him to offer a unique insight into the psychology behind duelling and the cultural significance attached to it. Millingen's academic rigor and attention to detail are evident throughout the book, showcasing his dedication to presenting a thorough and objective account of duelling practices.I highly recommend 'The History of Duelling' to readers interested in exploring the complex history and cultural impact of duelling. Millingen's scholarly approach and comprehensive research make this book an essential read for those seeking a deeper understanding of this controversial practice and its place in society.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 525
Book Description
J. G. Millingen's 'The History of Duelling' is a comprehensive two-volume exploration of the controversial practice of duelling throughout history. Millingen delves into the origins of duelling, its various cultural and societal implications, as well as notable duels and duelists. Written in a meticulous and scholarly style, the book provides a detailed account of the evolution of duelling as a social custom and its eventual decline. Millingen's analysis is not only historically informative but also sheds light on the psychological and moral aspects of duelling. The literary context of the book reflects the author's deep understanding of the subject matter, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of combat and honor codes.J. G. Millingen, a renowned scholar and physician, brings his expertise to 'The History of Duelling' drawing on his background in both academia and the medical field. His dual perspective allows him to offer a unique insight into the psychology behind duelling and the cultural significance attached to it. Millingen's academic rigor and attention to detail are evident throughout the book, showcasing his dedication to presenting a thorough and objective account of duelling practices.I highly recommend 'The History of Duelling' to readers interested in exploring the complex history and cultural impact of duelling. Millingen's scholarly approach and comprehensive research make this book an essential read for those seeking a deeper understanding of this controversial practice and its place in society.
Publishers' circular and booksellers' record
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Languages : en
Pages : 870
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Languages : en
Pages : 870
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Crescendo of the Virtuoso
Author: Paul Metzner
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520377400
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
During the Age of Revolution, Paris came alive with wildly popular virtuoso performances. Whether the performers were musicians or chefs, chess players or detectives, these virtuosos transformed their technical skills into dramatic spectacles, presenting the marvelous and the outré for spellbound audiences. Who these characters were, how they attained their fame, and why Paris became the focal point of their activities is the subject of Paul Metzner's absorbing study. Covering the years 1775 to 1850, Metzner describes the careers of a handful of virtuosos: chess masters who played several games at once; a chef who sculpted hundreds of four-foot-tall architectural fantasies in sugar; the first police detective, whose memoirs inspired the invention of the detective story; a violinist who played whole pieces on a single string. He examines these virtuosos as a group in the context of the society that was then the capital of Western civilization. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1999.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520377400
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
During the Age of Revolution, Paris came alive with wildly popular virtuoso performances. Whether the performers were musicians or chefs, chess players or detectives, these virtuosos transformed their technical skills into dramatic spectacles, presenting the marvelous and the outré for spellbound audiences. Who these characters were, how they attained their fame, and why Paris became the focal point of their activities is the subject of Paul Metzner's absorbing study. Covering the years 1775 to 1850, Metzner describes the careers of a handful of virtuosos: chess masters who played several games at once; a chef who sculpted hundreds of four-foot-tall architectural fantasies in sugar; the first police detective, whose memoirs inspired the invention of the detective story; a violinist who played whole pieces on a single string. He examines these virtuosos as a group in the context of the society that was then the capital of Western civilization. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1999.
Publishers' Circular and Booksellers' Record of British and Foreign Literature
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 772
Book Description
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 772
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Bookseller and Print Dealers Weekly
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 822
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 822
Book Description
The New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature: Volume 2, 1660-1800
Author: George Watson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521079341
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1698
Book Description
More than fifty specialists have contributed to this new edition of volume 2 of The Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature. The design of the original work has established itself so firmly as a workable solution to the immense problems of analysis, articulation and coordination that it has been retained in all its essentials for the new edition. The task of the new contributors has been to revise and integrate the lists of 1940 and 1957, to add materials of the following decade, to correct and refine the bibliographical details already available, and to re-shape the whole according to a new series of conventions devised to give greater clarity and consistency to the entries.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521079341
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1698
Book Description
More than fifty specialists have contributed to this new edition of volume 2 of The Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature. The design of the original work has established itself so firmly as a workable solution to the immense problems of analysis, articulation and coordination that it has been retained in all its essentials for the new edition. The task of the new contributors has been to revise and integrate the lists of 1940 and 1957, to add materials of the following decade, to correct and refine the bibliographical details already available, and to re-shape the whole according to a new series of conventions devised to give greater clarity and consistency to the entries.
Duel in the Mist 3
Author: Timm Haasler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908032072
Category : Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
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ISBN: 9781908032072
Category : Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
The Duelling Handbook, 1829
Author: Joseph Hamilton
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486147940
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
This 1829 manual offered advice on everything from withdrawal of challenges to weapons. Dramatic anecdotes recount duels arising from disagreements over religion, women, gambling, and other volatile subjects.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486147940
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
This 1829 manual offered advice on everything from withdrawal of challenges to weapons. Dramatic anecdotes recount duels arising from disagreements over religion, women, gambling, and other volatile subjects.
The Bookseller and the Stationery Trades' Journal
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 1636
Book Description
Official organ of the book trade of the United Kingdom.
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 1636
Book Description
Official organ of the book trade of the United Kingdom.