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The Last Duel
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Author : Eric Jager
language : en
Publisher: Crown
Release Date : 2004-10-12
The Last Duel written by Eric Jager and has been published by Crown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-10-12 with History categories.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • “A taut page-turner with all the hallmarks of a good historical thriller.”—Orlando Sentinel The gripping true story of the duel to end all duels in medieval France as a resolute knight defends his wife’s honor against the man she accuses of a heinous crime In the midst of the devastating Hundred Years’ War between France and England, Jean de Carrouges, a Norman knight fresh from combat in Scotland, returns home to yet another deadly threat. His wife, Marguerite, has accused squire Jacques Le Gris of rape. A deadlocked court decrees a trial by combat between the two men that will also leave Marguerite’s fate in the balance. For if her husband loses the duel, she will be put to death as a false accuser. While enemy troops pillage the land, and rebellion and plague threaten the lives of all, Carrouges and Le Gris meet in full armor on a walled field in Paris. What follows is the final duel ever authorized by the Parlement of Paris, a fierce fight with lance, sword, and dagger before a massive crowd that includes the teenage King Charles VI, during which both combatants are wounded—but only one fatally. Based on extensive research in Normandy and Paris, The Last Duel brings to life a colorful, turbulent age and three unforgettable characters caught in a fatal triangle of crime, scandal, and revenge. The Last Duel is at once a moving human drama, a captivating true crime story, and an engrossing work of historical intrigue with themes that echo powerfully centuries later.
The Last Duel
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Author : Eric Jager
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2010-05-25
The Last Duel written by Eric Jager and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-25 with History categories.
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Now a major motion picture directed by Ridley Scott starring Matt Damon, Adam Driver and Jodie Comer. In 1386, a few days after Christmas, a massive crowd gathered at a Paris monastery to watch two men fight a duel to the death. A trial by combat to prove which man's cause was right in God's sight. The dramatic story of the knight, the squire and the lady unfolds during the tumultuous fourteenth century. A time of war, plague and anarchy, as well as of honour, chivalry, and courtly love. The notorious quarrel appears in many histories of France, but no writer has recounted it in full, until now. _______________________________________________________________ 'Succeeds brilliantly in combining page-turning intensity with eye-opening insights' Sunday Times 'Suspenseful and well written' Spectator
The Last Duel Movie Tie In
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Author : Eric Jager
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2021-09-14
The Last Duel Movie Tie In written by Eric Jager and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-14 with History categories.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • “A taut page-turner with all the hallmarks of a good historical thriller.”—Orlando Sentinel The gripping true story of the duel to end all duels in medieval France as a resolute knight defends his wife’s honor against the man she accuses of a heinous crime In the midst of the devastating Hundred Years’ War between France and England, Jean de Carrouges, a Norman knight fresh from combat in Scotland, returns home to yet another deadly threat. His wife, Marguerite, has accused squire Jacques Le Gris of rape. A deadlocked court decrees a trial by combat between the two men that will also leave Marguerite’s fate in the balance. For if her husband loses the duel, she will be put to death as a false accuser. While enemy troops pillage the land, and rebellion and plague threaten the lives of all, Carrouges and Le Gris meet in full armor on a walled field in Paris. What follows is the final duel ever authorized by the Parlement of Paris, a fierce fight with lance, sword, and dagger before a massive crowd that includes the teenage King Charles VI, during which both combatants are wounded—but only one fatally. Based on extensive research in Normandy and Paris, The Last Duel brings to life a colorful, turbulent age and three unforgettable characters caught in a fatal triangle of crime, scandal, and revenge. The Last Duel is at once a moving human drama, a captivating true crime story, and an engrossing work of historical intrigue with themes that echo powerfully centuries later.
The Last Duel
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Author : James Landale
language : en
Publisher: Canongate Us
Release Date : 2005
The Last Duel written by James Landale and has been published by Canongate Us this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Dueling categories.
In 1826 a merchant named David Landale shot his banker dead in a duel. It was one of the final fatal duels recorded in Europe. This is the remarkable story. Two centuries later, one of his descendents, James Landale, a BBC correspondent, explains why two rational, educated men chose to resolve a business dispute by shooting at each other. Using newly discovered archives and personal family history, The Last Duel reconstructs the escalating words and deeds that led to the fatal encounter as well as the cultural, social, and economic circumstances surrounding it. In a fascinating, personal, and involving narrative, Landale paints a complete picture of life as a businessman, educated citizen, and man of honor at a time when civil courts all but did not exist and commerce was exploding. Landale interweaves the bloodied history of dueling itself, from its barbaric beginnings to its acceptance by the nobility, and goes on to explain why, in the middle of the 19th century, it suddenly lost its social legitimacy. The Last Duel is an utterly engrossing investigative history that, for the modern reader, brings to life the personal, social, and historical landscape of the time and why this curious thing called honor drove so many young men to an early grave. - Jacket flap.
The Last Duel
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Author : Martyn Beardsley
language : en
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Release Date : 2007-01-01
The Last Duel written by Martyn Beardsley and has been published by Barrington Stoke this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with Dueling categories.
"The history of duelling, and the last duel fought in Britain. Find out about the men who fought it... and who walked away alive.True stories that are stranger than fiction Forgotten heroes, exciting adventures and fascinating facts guaranteed to appeal to reluctant readers, especially boys Stylish, striking jackets with top quality black white illustrationsReading Age 8 Interest Age 10-14
George Washington S Last Duel
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Author : Thomas Nelson Page
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2024-01-02
George Washington S Last Duel written by Thomas Nelson Page and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-02 with Fiction categories.
"George Washington’s Last Duel" by using Thomas Nelson Page presents a fictionalized account of a pivotal moment in American history, mixing fact with imagination to craft an engaging narrative. Set inside the late 18th century, the tale revolves across the legendary discern of George Washington, the primary President of the US. Page weaves a story of intrigue and honor as he explores the occasions main as much as Washington's last duel, a dramatic war of words that checks the principles of integrity and courage. Through vivid prose and meticulous interest to historic element, Page brings to life the characters and settings of colonial America, immersing readers within the political and social milieu of the time. As the story unfolds, tensions amplify, main to a climactic showdown that forces Washington to confront his very own beliefs and values. With richly drawn characters and a compelling storyline, "George Washington’s Last Duel" offers readers a charming glimpse into the existence of one among America's most respected leaders, highlighting the complexities of honor, obligation, and sacrifice within the pursuit of justice.
The Last Duel
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Author : Jennifer Fulford
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-03-15
The Last Duel written by Jennifer Fulford and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-15 with categories.
The Last Duel chronicles the final days of Athos as a Musketeer.
Summary Of Eric Jager S The Last Duel
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Author : Everest Media,
language : en
Publisher: Everest Media LLC
Release Date : 2022-03-22T22:59:00Z
Summary Of Eric Jager S The Last Duel written by Everest Media, and has been published by Everest Media LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-22T22:59:00Z with History categories.
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The idea for this book first occurred to me ten years ago while reading a medieval account of the legendary quarrel between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris. I traveled to Normandy and Paris to explore manuscript archives and experience the places where the drama unfolded more than six hundred years ago. #2 In 1386, thousands of people packed a large open space behind a monastery in Paris to watch two knights fight a duel to the death. The beautiful woman was about to be put to death for having sworn a false oath. #3 The Middle Ages were a time of constant warfare between Europe’s feuding monarchs. The frequent wars among Europe’s feuding monarchs reduced towns and farmland to smoking ruins, killed or starved the people, and left rulers with huge debts that they paid by raising taxes. #4 The Kingdom of France, located in Europe, was the center of feudalism. It had endured for nearly ten centuries, but was now desperately fighting for its survival. The English invaded France in 1339, beginning the long, ruinous conflict that would be known as the Hundred Years’ War.
Blood Royal
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Author : Eric Jager
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2014-02-25
Blood Royal written by Eric Jager and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-25 with History categories.
A riveting true story of murder and detection in 15th-century Paris, by one of the most brilliant medievalists of his generation. On a chilly November night in 1407, Louis of Orleans was murdered by a band of masked men. The crime stunned and paralyzed France since Louis had often ruled in place of his brother King Charles, who had gone mad. As panic seized Paris, an investigation began. In charge was the Provost of Paris, Guillaume de Tignonville, the city's chief law enforcement officer -- and one of history's first detectives. As de Tignonville began to investigate, he realized that his hunt for the truth was much more dangerous than he ever could have imagined. A rich portrait of a distant world, Blood Royal is a gripping story of conspiracy, crime and an increasingly desperate hunt for the truth. And in Guillaume de Tignonville, we have an unforgettable detective for the ages, a classic gumshoe for a cobblestoned era.
35 Miles From Shore
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Author : Emilio Corsetti
language : en
Publisher: Odyssey Publishing, LLC
Release Date : 2008
35 Miles From Shore written by Emilio Corsetti and has been published by Odyssey Publishing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Technology & Engineering categories.
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