Arranged engagement in combat between two individuals
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An essay on crimes and punishments Written by the Marquis Beccaria; of Milan. With a commentary attributed to Monsieur de Voltaire. [Five lines of quotations].
Beccaria, Cesare marchese di, 1738-1794.Date: 1778- E-books
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The history and examination of duels . Shewing their heinous nature and the necessity of suppressing them. In two parts. By John Cockburn, D.D. With the edict of the King of France against duels; and an abridgment of that of the King of Poland.
Cockburn, John 1652-1729.Date: 1720
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A duel on horseback between Alvar Sánchez and Gonzalo Gomez, watched by Doña Lambra: Alvar Sánchez is killed. Etching by A. Tempesta after O. Vaenius.
Otto van VeenReference: 42729i
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A woman is holding her dying lover; a sword lying at his feet. Aquatint by F. Goya, 1812/1888.
Francisco GoyaDate: 1812/1888Reference: 567176i- E-books
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The history of duelling. In two parts . Containing the origin, progress, revolutions, and present state of duelling in France and England. Including many curious historical anecdotes.
Coustard de Massi, Anne-Pierre 1734-1793.Date: 1770