Pistols, Politics and the Press - Dueling in 19th Century American Journalism - Paperback - 2009

Argues that dueling should be looked at as a fundamental part of the history of journalism. Examining the 19th century Code Duello, the accepted standards under which a duel could be conducted, the author examines the causes of combative responses between journalists. Each chapter examines an aspect of this relationship from 19th century onwards.
Year of publication: 2009
Pagination: 207 pages, notes, bibliography, index
Format: Paperback