The Social Consequences of Cowardice in the Age of Dueling

What happened to a man who failed to appear at a duel out of cowardice? This historical examination illuminates the dramatic social consequences that awaited those who shirked their challenge in the age of honor codes. From immediate branding to lifelong ostracism and irreversible loss of status and reputation – a fascinating glimpse into a world where death was considered more honorable than a life lived in shame.