About Just How Deadly Were Guns In The 18th Century?
Mike Loades has the world of pistol duelling firmly in his sights. We stare down the barrel of famous encounters, such as Hamilton vs. Burr, and restage a pistol duel to explore how duelling evolved from swords to firearms in the 18th and 19th centuries. Mike also gets hands on with the technology of skilfully crafted original duelling pistols, from hair triggers to hidden rifled barrels. And BBC Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, recounts the incredible story of his ancestor who fought a lethal duel with his bank manager! When the smoke clears, you'll know all about the incredible story of duelling.
Just How Deadly Were Guns In The 18th Century? is presented by History Hit. Its listed runtime is 35 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.
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- Title
- Just How Deadly Were Guns In The 18th Century?
- Category
- History
- Runtime
- 35 minutes
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- History Hit
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