The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat in Medieval France by Eric Jager

The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat in Medieval France

Eric Jager

6 hours, 31 minutes first pub 2004 (view editions) user-added

nonfiction history challenging informative reflective fast-paced
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A reader drawn to intense historical dramas that explore justice, honor, and human resilience through meticulously researched true stories of conflict and societal upheaval would find this book ideal.

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SOON TO BE 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 that pits a knight against a squire accused ...

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informative: 90%

tense: 62%

dark: 50%

adventurous: 28%

challenging: 23%

reflective: 17%

emotional: 14%

mysterious: 11%

sad: 9%

inspiring: 1%


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