The last duel
by Eric Jager · first published 2004
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In 1386, a few days after Christmas, a huge crowd gathers at a Paris monastery to watch the two men fight a duel to the death meant to "prove" which man's cause is right in God's sight. The dramatic true story of the knight, the squire, and the lady unfolds during the devastating Hundred Years' War between France and England, as enemy troops pillage the land, madness haunts the French court, the Great Schism splits the Church, Muslim armies threaten Christendom, and rebellion, treachery, and plague turn the lives of all into toys of Fortune. At the heart of the tale is Jean de Carrouges, a Nor
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The Last Duel by Eric Jager covers this story and is sympathetic to the lady's side. An interesting book.
on “A Woman in Black: The last judicial duel in France” ↗I have read a lot of books this year. I am not sure I could pick a best. I will put up The Last Duel as one of the most entertaining books I read this year. I really enjoyed it. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/438538.The_Last_Duel
on “Ask HN: Best books read in 2022” ↗I enjoyed his recent movie "The Last Duel". I thought it was unbelievable, but after reading the book it is historically accurate. The fight scene is blow-by-blow what actually happened. Sooo much better than those silly superhero movies. I'll…
on “Blade Runner 2099 Sequel Series Coming from Ridley Scott” ↗