Alexandre Dumas

Taking the Bastile

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Produktbeschreibung

Alexander Dumas (pere) masterfully recreates a pivotal moment in history with "Taking the Bastile: Or, Pitou the Peasant; a Historical Story of the Great French Revolution." This gripping historical fiction transports readers to France during the tumultuous days of the French Revolution. Delve into the heart of the conflict as Dumas explores the events surrounding the storming of the Bastille. Witness history unfold through the eyes of the common people, experiencing their struggles and triumphs amidst societal upheaval. A timeless story of courage and revolution, "Taking the Bastile" remains a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of France and the enduring power of the human spirit. Experience the drama, intrigue, and sheer historical scale of this classic work. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 206
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 295g
• ISBN-13: 9781023192972
• ISBN-10: 1023192977
• Artikelnr.: 74119382

Autorenporträt

Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a French writer. His works have been translated into nearly 100 languages and he is one of the most widely read French authors. Many of his historical novels of high adventure were originally published as serials, including The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After and The Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later. His novels have been adapted since the early twentieth century for nearly 200 films. Dumas' last novel, The Knight of Sainte-Hermine, unfinished at his death, was completed by a scholar and published in 2005, becoming a bestseller. It was published in English in 2008 as The Last Cavalier. Prolific in several genres, Dumas began his career by writing plays, which were successfully produced from the first. He also wrote numerous magazine articles and travel books; his published works totaled 100,000 pages.