BTW, the fact that Karl getting into a duel is regarded as shameful tells us something about changing Prussian mentality, because while duels were also illegal in the 19th century, you were almost expected to get into least one as a member of the nobility and we let off with a slap on the wrist and it was shameful to avoid a duel
Out of curiosity, since Keith (iirc) says that his actions were incompatible with his position as envoy: how did 19th century Prussians feel about their diplomats fucking up negotiations by getting into duels with members of the foreign court they were assigned to? That seems like a very specific problem.
Also, the nineteenth century seems to have been ashamed of duels for money rather than honor, if the cover-up over the fratricidal Katte brothers is anything to go by.
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Re: Peter's sons
Date: 2025-01-02 03:39 pm (UTC)Out of curiosity, since Keith (iirc) says that his actions were incompatible with his position as envoy: how did 19th century Prussians feel about their diplomats fucking up negotiations by getting into duels with members of the foreign court they were assigned to? That seems like a very specific problem.
Also, the nineteenth century seems to have been ashamed of duels for money rather than honor, if the cover-up over the fratricidal Katte brothers is anything to go by.