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Exploring the concepts of gentry honour and elite violence in early modern England, this book delves into the social dynamics of the time and how they influenced judicial investigations. It sheds new light on the motivations behind violence among the elite and the societal implications of honour, offering a fresh perspective on the legal processes during Shakespeare's era. Through a detailed examination, it reveals the complexities of justice and societal norms in a pivotal historical context.
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Anatomy of a Duel in Jacobean England, Lloyd Bowen
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Anatomy of a Duel in Jacobean England
- Subtitle
- Gentry Honour, Violence and the Law
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lloyd Bowen
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 239
- ISBN13
- 9781783276097
- Series
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the concepts of gentry honour and elite violence in early modern England, this book delves into the social dynamics of the time and how they influenced judicial investigations. It sheds new light on the motivations behind violence among the elite and the societal implications of honour, offering a fresh perspective on the legal processes during Shakespeare's era. Through a detailed examination, it reveals the complexities of justice and societal norms in a pivotal historical context.