"The History of Dueling in America" Topic
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Tango01 | 04 Nov 2020 9:51 p.m. PST |
"The fatal duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr shocked the nation. But it was the identity of the man killed, not the fact of the duel itself, that produced such dismay. By 1804, dueling had become an American fixture. And for another thirty years or more, its popularity would continue to grow. Like many early American customs, dueling was imported. Starting in the Middle Ages, European nobles had defended their honor in man-to-man battles. An early version of dueling was known as "judicial combat," so called because God allegedly judged the man in the right and let him win. In an era known for its bloody encounters, judicial combats probably prevented men from killing in the heat of passion. Still, numerous authorities, including heads of state and the Catholic Church, banned dueling -- with little effect…" Main page link Amicalement Armand |
Wolverine | 05 Nov 2020 12:09 p.m. PST |
Point of correction, Lincoln did not apologize. link |
Tango01 | 05 Nov 2020 12:24 p.m. PST |
Thanks!. Amicalement Armand
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