Blood and Violence in Early Modern France

Name: Blood and Violence in Early Modern France
Brand: OUP Oxford
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By Stuart Carroll

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French manners and civility were the model for European civilization, while feud is associated with backward societies. Yet in France thousands of men died in duels in which the supposed rules of honour were regularly flouted. In this detailed and original book Stuart Carroll explores the nature of vengeance and reveals the dark side of Renaissance civilization.

Product details

Edition:

illustrated

Number of Pages:

384

Release Date:

2006-07-26

Publication Date:

2006-07-01

Publisher:

OUP Oxford

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

0199290458

ISBN13:

9780199290451

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

[email protected]

Weight:

740 g

Height:

161 cm

Width:

240 cm

Thickness:

25 cm

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