The History of Duelling. Vol. 2 (of 2)

Mr. Grattan, son of the deceased patriot, having, at a public meeting in Dublin, made use of expressions which Lord Clare conceived to reflect upon the late Lord Clare, his fath...

SUCH was the frequent occurrence of duels in this long reign, that _one hundred and seventy-two_ were fought (in which three hundred and forty-four persons were concerned); _six...

IN the beginning of this work an account has been given of various traditional trials by combat and judicial ordeals, marked with a similar character of brutality and superstiti...

Personal Combats introduced into England Page by the followers of William the 1 Conqueror.—Modification of the barbarous practice of Trial by Battle.—The Law of England with reg...