02537cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000460012624500700017226400510024230000470029333600260034033700260036633800360039250000310042850802470045952014000070653400450210665300120215185600430216399900170220641614UtSlPG20260610133942.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a36005310  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aKJ1 aDu Verger de Saint-Thomas, Charles, comte10aNouveau Code du Duel: Histoire, Législation, Droit Contemporain 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-12-13  aProduced by Hélène de Mink and the Online Distributed
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http://gallica.bnf.fr)  a"Nouveau Code du Duel: Histoire, Législation, Droit Contemporain" by Le Comte Du Verger Saint-Thomas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the complex topic of dueling, exploring its historical origins, legal framework, and societal implications, particularly examining how notions of honor and violence have evolved over time. It aims to address the ongoing issue of dueling in a civilized society, presenting a systematic approach to understanding and potentially regulating this practice.  The opening portion of the book sets the stage for a thorough discourse on the duel, emphasizing its significance within the context of social and moral codes. The author introduces the reader to the historical prevalence of dueling as a means of resolving personal disputes, despite its legal prohibition. Through a reflective preface, he posits the necessity of establishing clear rules governing duels to mitigate their often tragic consequences, arguing that such regulations would serve as a safeguard for individuals bound by the honor code. As the narrative progresses, it promises to dissect not only the historical roots of dueling but also its legislative treatment across different periods, thereby laying the groundwork for a comprehensive examination that interlinks legal doctrine and social ethics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDueling40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41614  c82453d82453