Pojedynki w Polsce - Michał Golec -

Published in 2011, this book features a paperback cover and consists of 232 pages, with dimensions of 14.5x20.5 cm. Duels are a long-forgotten custom, now viewed solely through a historical lens. For someone living in the 21st century, it's astonishing to realize that up until the 20th century, especially before World War II, duels were a widespread trend in both Europe and across the ocean. These confrontations often resulted in the deaths of notable individuals, all because of perceived affronts to one's honor. Insulting someone's honor was surprisingly simple—sometimes, all it took was stepping on a sensitive individual's foot without an apology. The book seeks to explore the socio-legal phenomenon that duels undoubtedly represented. The author primarily focuses on the historical aspects of this issue within Poland up until 1939. Additionally, the book examines how legislation surrounding duels evolved alongside societal progress, tracing their transformation from their acceptance as 'trial by combat' in the early history of the nation, to their eventual prohibition as a dangerous and socially disruptive practice.