Fight Club - A History of Violence

A most alternative history of Britain begins in the Georgian era. Lucy Inglis examines the murky world of women bare-knuckle boxing in 18th century London.

How Victorian Britain embraced violence. Bare-knuckle boxers were the toast of the era, with handsome rewards and celebrity status for skilled fighters.

A fascinating history of fighting. In Georgian Britain, both sides of the social divide found duels to be a novel distraction - and a neat way to resolve quarrels.

A captivating look at Tudor tear-ups. Jousting brought rewards for the victors, but failure often meant the defeated party lost land or reputation.