The Duel: from Trial by Combat to a Noble Crime. In English/The Duel: from Trial by Combat to a Noble Crime. The very concept of duel has long come to denote any kind of confrontation between the two rivals. The general public is well acquainted with the myth of duels as a beautiful ancient custom, but the real history of duel often remains unknown even to historians, with the exception of experts on the subject. Please contact us for details on condition of available copies of the book. SKUalb2dbd36a88bea2e08.