Last Duel

Author : Eric Jager
Publisher : Crown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2005-09-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780767914178

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The Last Duel by Eric Jager Pdf

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.

Author : Eric Jager
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780316224536

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Blood Royal by Eric Jager Pdf

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.

Author : Eric Jager
Publisher : Crown
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780593240885

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The Last Duel (Movie Tie-In) by Eric Jager Pdf

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.

Author : Thomas Nelson Page
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2024-01-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789361422140

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George Washington’s Last Duel by Thomas Nelson Page Pdf

"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.

Author : John Howard Payne
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-09
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781479443499

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America's Lost Plays, Vol. VI: The Last Duel in Spain and Other Plays by John Howard Payne Pdf

This series collects the complete scripts of 100 selected, previously unpublished plays by 19th-century American playwrights. Volume 6 features John Howard Payne, with his plays "The Last Duel in Spain," "Woman's Revenge," "The Italian Bride," "Romulus, the Shepherd King," and "The Black Man."

Author : James Landale
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781841958224

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Duel by James Landale Pdf

In 1826, a merchant called David Landale shot dead his bank manager - it remains Scotland's last recorded fatal duel. This book reconstructs the duel and the circumstances surrounding it, giving fresh insight into why two rational, educated human beings chose to resolve a dispute in such a manner.

Author : Eric Jager
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2000-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 0226391167

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The Book of the Heart by Eric Jager Pdf

In today's increasingly electronic world, we say our personality traits are "hard-wired" and we "replay" our memories. But we use a different metaphor when we speak of someone "reading" another's mind or a desire to "turn over a new leaf"—these phrases refer to the "book of the self," an idea that dates from the beginnings of Western culture. Eric Jager traces the history and psychology of the self-as-text concept from antiquity to the modern day. He focuses especially on the Middle Ages, when the metaphor of a "book of the heart" modeled on the manuscript codex attained its most vivid expressions in literature and art. For instance, medieval saints' legends tell of martyrs whose hearts recorded divine inscriptions; lyrics and romances feature lovers whose hearts are inscribed with their passion; paintings depict hearts as books; and medieval scribes even produced manuscript codices shaped like hearts. "The Book of the Heart provides a fresh perspective on the influence of the book as artifact on our language and culture. Reading this book broadens our appreciation of the relationship between things and ideas."—Henry Petroski, author of The Book on the Bookshelf

Author : John Brant
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781609616984

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Duel in the Sun by John Brant Pdf

The 1982 Boston Marathon was great theater: Two American runners, Alberto Salazar, a celebrated champion, and Dick Beardsley, a gutsy underdog, going at each other for just under 2 hours and 9 minutes. Neither man broke. The race merely came to a thrilling, shattering end, exacting such an enormous toll that neither man ever ran as well again. Beardsley, the most innocent of men, descended into felony drug addiction, and Salazar, the toughest of men, fell prey to depression. Exquisitely written and rich with human drama, John Brant's Duel in the Sun brilliantly captures the mythic character of the most thrilling American marathon ever run—and the powerful forces of fate that drove these two athletes in the years afterward.

Author : Sherwood Smith
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0152016082

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Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith Pdf

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Author : Emilio Corsetti
Publisher : Odyssey Publishing, LLC
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780977897100

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35 Miles from Shore by Emilio Corsetti Pdf

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Author : Melanie Dickerson
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-09
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780718026769

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The Noble Servant by Melanie Dickerson Pdf

New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson beautifully re-imagines “The Goose Girl” by the Brothers Grimm into a medieval tale of adventure, loss, and love. “When it comes to happily-ever-afters, Melanie Dickerson is the undisputed queen of fairy-tale romance, and all I can say is—long live the queen!” —JULIE LESSMAN, award-winning author of The Daughters of Boston, Winds of Change, and Heart of San Francisco series She lost everything to the scheme of an evil servant. But she might just gain what she’s always wanted . . . if she makes it in time. The impossible was happening. She, Magdalen of Mallin, was to marry the Duke of Wolfberg. Magdalen had dreamed about receiving a proposal ever since she met the duke two years ago. Such a marriage was the only way she could save her people from starvation. But why would a handsome, wealthy duke want to marry her, a poor baron’s daughter? It seemed too good to be true. On the journey to Wolfberg Castle, Magdalen’s servant forces her to trade places and become her servant, threatening not only Magdalen’s life, but the lives of those she holds dear. Stripped of her identity and title in Wolfberg, where no one knows her, Magdalen is sentenced to tend geese while she watches her former handmaiden gain all Magdalen had ever dreamed of. When a handsome shepherd befriends her, Magdalen begins to suspect he carries secrets of his own. Together, Magdalen and the shepherd uncover a sinister plot against Wolfberg and the duke. But with no resources, will they be able to find the answers, the hiding places, and the forces they need in time to save both Mallin and Wolfberg?

Author : Eric Jager
Publisher : Crown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2004-10-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780767919616

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The Last Duel by Eric Jager Pdf

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.

Author : Thomas Nelson Page
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4057664567567

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"George Washington's" Last Duel by Thomas Nelson Page Pdf

""George Washington's" Last Duel: 1891" by Thomas Nelson Page takes place in the south, on a plantation. George Washington is the plantation owner's slave, butler, majordomo, and the man who oversees the other men and women on the grounds. Through his work and cleverness, he's managed to secure a comfortable place of "quasi-freedom." However, when a woman from the north comes to visit, things start to change.

Author : Barrett Harper Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1940
Category : American drama
ISBN : UCAL:$B325908

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America's Lost Plays: The last duel in Spain & other plays, by John Howard Payne by Barrett Harper Clark Pdf

Author : Michael Garriga
Publisher : Milkweed Editions
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781571318862

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The Book of Duels by Michael Garriga Pdf

Fierce, searing, and darkly comical, Garriga's debut collection of short-short fiction depicts historical and imagined duels, re-envisioning in a flash the competing points of motivation—courage and cowardice, honor and vengeance—that lead individuals to risk it all. In this compact collection, “settling the score” provides a fascinating apparatus for exploring foundational civilizing ideas. Notions of courage, cowardice, and revenge course through Michael Garriga’s flash fiction pieces, each one of which captures a duel’s decisive moment from three distinct perspectives: opposing accounts from the individual duelists, followed by the third account of a witness. In razor-honed language, the voices of the duelists take center stage, training a spotlight on the litany of misguided beliefs and perceptions that lead individuals into such conflicts. From Cain and Abel to Andrew Jackson and Charles Dickenson; from John Henry and the steam drill to an alcoholic fighting the bottle: the cumulative effect of these powerful pieces is a probing and disconcerting look at humankind’s long-held notions of pride, honor, vengeance, and satisfaction. Meticulously crafted by Garriga, and with stunning illustrations by Tynan Kerr, The Book of Duels is a unique and remarkable debut.