A Complete Bibliography of Fencing & Duelling
by Carl A. Thimm
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Originally an examination of the sport "as practiced by all European nations from the Middle Ages to the present day," with 1896 being the "present day," this bibliography today serves as an exemplary historical reference.In addition to the informative bibliography, the "Notes on Fencing and Duelling" section fascinates readers with its accounts of duels as reported in various publications of the time. One story from the September 21, 1890, edition of the Sunday Times startlingly reveals, show more "After a French duel, if 'honor has been satisfied,' and nobody has been assassinated, a grand breakfast usually takes place." show lessTags
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- Canonical title
- A Complete Bibliography of Fencing & Duelling
- Original title
- A Complete Bibliography of Fencing & Duelling As Practised by All European Nations from the Middle Ages to the Present Day
- Original publication date
- 1896
- Dedication
- Dedicated by Special Permission to General His Royal Highness Arthur William Patrick Albert, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn
- First words
- In England, after a long period of abeyance, the pursuit of fencing in its various branches, an art which M. Ernest Legouvé, in his “Soixante Ans de Souvenirs,” truly says, can “charm, console, calm, and even cure,” ... (show all)has shown of late years unmistakable signs of revival.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)(June 29, 1896) A memorial has been drawn up in the Ministry for War in favour of the extirpation of duelling in the army. It is intended to take action in affairs of honour on the lines customary in England.
- Original language
- English UK
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