37 pages • 1 hour read
Eric JagerThe Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat in Medieval France
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Eric Jager's The Last Duel is lauded for its vivid, well-researched recount of medieval France, bringing historical characters and legal drama to life. Critics praise its engaging narrative style but note occasional anachronistic language and a somewhat slow middle section. Overall, it successfully blends historical accuracy with captivating storytelling.
Who Should Read The Last Duel?
Readers who enjoy The Last Duel by Eric Jager are fascinated by medieval history, true crime narratives, and legal dramas. Fans of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall or Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City will appreciate Jager’s meticulous research and gripping storytelling set against a backdrop of 14th-century France.
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