The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal and Trial by Combat

About this book

Set during the Hundred Years War, this is the gripping, atmospheric true story of the "duel to end all duels" in medieval France: a trial by combat pitting a knight against a squire accused of violating the knight's beautiful young wife.

Censorship history

In 2024, "The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal and Trial by Combat" by Eric Jager was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to concerns over its violent content and political themes. Notably, the ban was upheld following a series of formal complaints from parents and local advocacy groups, leading to school board votes in states such as Texas and Florida. The book's depiction of trial by combat and its historical context sparked significant debate, resulting in its removal from school libraries and curricula, with some districts still contesting the decision.

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