The Last Duel
Now a major film starring Matt Damon, Adam Driver and Jodie Comer
$27.39
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
19 January 2021
Summary
The gripping, atmospheric true story of the duel to end all duels- a trial by combat pitting a knight against a squire accused of violating the knight’s beautiful young wife.
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Now a major motion picture directed by Ridley Scott starring Matt Damon, Adam Driver and Jodie Comer.
In 1386, a few days after Christmas, a massive crowd gathered at a Paris monastery to watch two men fight a duel to the death. A trial by combat to p…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781787467569 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1787467562 |
| Author: | Eric Jager |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Arrow Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 19 January 2021 |
| Weight: | 227g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 129mm x 20mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
a genuinely suspenseful and well written piece of narrative.
a genuinely suspenseful and well written piece of narrative. * The Spectator *
‘succeeds brilliantly in combining page-turning intensity with eye-opening insights.’ * Sunday Times *
‘Jager knows his territory well; we learn a good deal about medieval armor and weaponry, fashion and custom, the legal system and sexual ideas, court politics and religion. His skilful prose quickly ensnares readers in the web of the characters’ invention, allowing no escape until very near the end- Sex, savagery, and high-level political maneuvers energize a splendid piece of popular history.’ * Kirkus Reviews *
‘A riveting account that will satisfy general readers and historians alike.’ * Publishers Weekly *
‘As enthralling and engrossing as any [story] about a high-profile celebrity scandal today.’ * Booklist (starred) *
About The Author
Eric Jager
Eric Jager is an award-winning professor of English at UCLA. He holds a Ph. D. from the University of Michigan and has also taught at Columbia University. He is the author of two previous books, including The Book of the Heart (a study of heart imagery in medieval literature).
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.