Description: This book establishes rules for dueling in 18th century Ireland, covering topics such as appropriate weapons, distances, and behavior. The author, a renowned expert in dueling etiquette, provides detailed regulations to manage disputes among the Irish upper classes. The code enforced a strict code of conduct, escalating conflicts to duels only when deemed necessary, and outlined protocols for apologies and explanations to mitigate further violence. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural norms of a bygone era, highlighting the significance of honor and reputation in the lives of 18th century Irish gentlemen. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Book Title: Code of Honor : Or, Rules for the Government of Principals and Seconds in Duelling (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 52 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.1 in
Topic: United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), General, Europe / Medieval
Publication Year: 2015
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Education, History
Item Weight: 2.9 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: John Lyde Wilson
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback