The Brigand, A Story Of The Time Of Charles The Fifth And The Horoscope, A Romance Of The Reign Of Francis II (1897)
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The Brigand, A Story Of The Time Of Charles The Fifth And The Horoscope, A Romance Of The Reign Of Francis II is a historical novel written by the renowned French author, Alexandre Dumas. The book was first published in 1897 and is set in the 16th century during the reigns of Charles V and Francis II.The story revolves around the life of a young nobleman named Prosper, who is falsely accused of a crime and forced to become a brigand. The novel follows his adventures as he struggles to clear his name and regain his rightful place in society.In addition to the main story, the book also contains a second tale, The Horoscope, which is a romantic story set during the reign of Francis II. The story follows the lives of two young lovers, who are separated by their families' political affiliations and the turbulent times in which they live.Throughout the book, Dumas weaves together historical events and fictional characters to create a vivid and engaging story. The book is filled with action, adventure, romance, and political intrigue, making it a classic example of Dumas' popular writing style.Overall, The Brigand, A Story Of The Time Of Charles The Fifth And The Horoscope, A Romance Of The Reign Of Francis II is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781165700257
- ISBN-10: 1165700255
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.28 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.85 pounds
- Page Count: 636
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