The History of Duelling (Vol.1&2)
Complete EditionBy J. G. Millingen
Length20h 11m
About this audiobook
In "The History of Duelling (Vol. 1 & 2)," J. G. Millingen intricately examines the evolution of the practice of dueling, tracing its origins from ancient customs to the societal intricacies of the 19th century. Millingen adopts a meticulous narrative style, combining historical analysis with rich anecdotes that illuminate the moral, legal, and cultural implications of dueling. The two-volume work situates the duel within broader philosophical discourses of honor and masculinity, unraveling its role in shaping social hierarchies and personal vendettas. Each chapter is steeped in primary sources that provide authenticity, contributing to the scholarly rigor typically expected in historical discourse. J. G. Millingen, once a prominent physician and a valued member of the intellectual community, had an enduring fascination with cultural practices that define societal interactions. His background affords him a keen insight into the personal and psychological motivations that drove individuals to duel, underscoring the tensions between personal honor and societal expectation. Millingen'Äôs diverse interests allow for a multifaceted approach to understanding the duel's place in history, reflecting the complexity of human behavior in conflict resolution. This compelling study is essential reading for historians, sociologists, and those intrigued by the intricacies of human conflict. Millingen's penetrating analysis and engaging prose make a profound contribution to the literature on honor culture, and will leave readers with a deeper appreciation of the historical significance of dueling as a social institution.
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GenreHistory
Length20 hrs 11 mins
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Publish dateDec 13, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I.
2CHAPTER II.
3CHAPTER III.
4CHAPTER IV.
5CHAPTER V.
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6CHAPTER VI.
7CHAPTER VII.
8CHAPTER VIII.
9CHAPTER IX.
10CHAPTER X.
11CHAPTER XI.
12CHAPTER XII.
13CHAPTER XIII.
14CHAPTER XIV.
15CHAPTER XV.
16CHAPTER XVI.
17CHAPTER XVII.
18CHAPTER XVIII.
19CHAPTER XIX.
20CHAPTER XX.
21CHAPTER XXI.
22CHAPTER I DUELS IN GREAT BRITAIN.
23BETWEEN LORD KILMAURS AND A FRENCH OFFICER, May 1765.
24BETWEEN LORD MILTON AND LORD POULETT, January 29, 1771.
25BETWEEN RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN AND MR. MATTHEWS.
26BETWEEN LORD TOWNSHEND AND THE EARL OF BELLAMONT, February 2, 1773.
27BETWEEN MR. SCAWEN AND MR. FITZGERALD. September 1, 1773.
28BETWEEN MR. WHATELY AND JOHN TEMPLE, ESQ., December 11, 1773.
29BETWEEN CAPTAIN STONEY AND THE REV. MR. BATE. January 13, 1777.
30BETWEEN COUNT RICE AND VISCOUNT DU BARRY. Bath, November 23, 1778.
31BETWEEN A LIEUT.-COLONEL AND A LIEUTENANT OF MILITIA. August 25, 1779.
32BETWEEN THE HON. CHAS. JAS. FOX AND MR. ADAM. November 30, 1779.
33BETWEEN COUNSELLOR R—— AND ——. November, 1779.
34BETWEEN THE EARL OF SHELBURNE AND COLONEL FULLARTON. March 22, 1780.
35BETWEEN MR. DONOVAN AND CAPT. JAMES HANSON. April, 1780.
36BETWEEN THE REV. MR. BATE AND MR. R——, A STUDENT OF THE LAW. September 7, 1780.
37BETWEEN THE REV. MR. ALLEN AND L. DULANY, ESQ. June 26, 1782.
38DUEL PREVENTED. March 9, 1783.
39BETWEEN MR. RIDDELL AND MR. CUNNINGHAM. April 21, 1783.
40BETWEEN CAPTAIN I—— AND COLONEL P——. June, 1783.
41BETWEEN THE HON. COLONEL COSMO GORDON AND LIEUT.-COLONEL THOMAS. September 4, 1783.
42BETWEEN MR. MONRO, OF THE 16TH REGIMENT OF DRAGOONS, AND MR. GREEN. October 17, 1783.
43BETWEEN LIEUT. HARRISON AND M. H. VAN BERKENSHAM. October, 1783.
44BETWEEN SIR J. LOWTHER AND SERGEANT BOLTON. April, 1784.
45BETWEEN AN OFFICER OF THE NAVY AND A GERMAN OFFICER. August, 1784.
46BETWEEN CAPTAIN BRISES AND CAPTAIN BULKLEY. February, 1785.
47BETWEEN LIEUTENANT F—— AND MR. GORDON. March, 1785.
48BETWEEN LORD MACARTNEY AND MR. SADLEIR. April, 1785.
49BETWEEN THE EARL OF A—— AND MR. F—— M——. June 19, 1785.
50BETWEEN COMTE DE GERSDORFF AND MONS. L. LE FAVRE. July, 1785.
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