Lectures in History
The Idea of Honor in the Antebellum South
2012-08-04T20:00:38-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZjlmXC8zMDQ5MDEtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==This week, Professor William Cooper examines the idea of honor in the Antebellum South. Professor Cooper explains how a person’s “honor” was significantly defined by public perception. And for a gentleman, any perceived slight of a person’s honor demanded defense, usually through a duel. This hour long class took place at Louisiana State University.
This week, Professor William Cooper examines the idea of honor in the Antebellum South. Professor Cooper explains how a person’s “honor” was…
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This week, Professor William Cooper examines the idea of honor in the Antebellum South. Professor Cooper explains how a person’s “honor” was significantly defined by public perception. And for a gentleman, any perceived slight of a person’s honor demanded defense, usually through a duel. This hour long class took place at Louisiana State University. close
This week, Professor William Cooper examines the idea of honor in the Antebellum South. Professor Cooper explains how a person’s “honor” was… read more
This week, Professor William Cooper examines the idea of honor in the Antebellum South. Professor Cooper explains how a person’s “honor” was significantly defined by public perception. And for a gentleman, any perceived slight of a person’s honor demanded defense, usually through a duel. This hour long class took place at Louisiana State University. close
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