The House of the Wolf (eBook, ePUB) - Weyman, Stanley
0,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Sofort per Download lieferbar
payback
0 °P sammeln
  • Format: ePub

The following is a modern English version of a curious French memoir, or fragment of autobiography, apparently written about the year 1620 by Anne, Vicomte de Caylus, and brought to this country—if, in fact, the original ever existed in England—by one of his descendants after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. This Anne, we learn from other sources, was a principal figure at the Court of Henry IV., and, therefore, in August, 1572, when the adventures here related took place, he and his two younger brothers, Marie and Croisette, who shared with him the honour and the danger, must have been…mehr

  • Geräte: eReader
  • ohne Kopierschutz
  • eBook Hilfe
  • Größe: 0.85MB
Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
The following is a modern English version of a curious French memoir, or fragment of autobiography, apparently written about the year 1620 by Anne, Vicomte de Caylus, and brought to this country—if, in fact, the original ever existed in England—by one of his descendants after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. This Anne, we learn from other sources, was a principal figure at the Court of Henry IV., and, therefore, in August, 1572, when the adventures here related took place, he and his two younger brothers, Marie and Croisette, who shared with him the honour and the danger, must have been little more than boys. From the tone of his narrative, it appears that, in reviving old recollections, the veteran renewed his youth also, and though his story throws no fresh light upon the history of the time, it seems to possess some human interest.
Autorenporträt
Stanley John Weyman (1855-1928) was a British author known for his historical adventure novels set primarily in the 16th and 17th centuries. He was born in Ludlow, Shropshire, England, and attended Shrewsbury School and Christ Church, Oxford. Weyman initially pursued a career in the legal profession but eventually turned to writing. His novels gained popularity for their vivid historical settings, well-researched backgrounds, and engaging plots. Weyman's works often revolve around themes of romance, adventure, political intrigue, and the clash of loyalties. Weyman's writing style blended historical accuracy with compelling storytelling, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the dramatic events and vibrant characters of the past. His works continue to be appreciated by fans of historical fiction, particularly those interested in swashbuckling adventures and the Renaissance or early modern periods of European history. Stanley Weyman's contributions to historical fiction have left a lasting impact, establishing him as one of the prominent authors in the genre during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.