Alexandre Dumas, Henry Llewellyn Williams

The Countess of Charny; or, The Execution of King Louis XVI

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Produktbeschreibung

Step back in time with Alexandre Dumas's enthralling "The Countess of Charny, or, The Execution of King Louis XVI," a sweeping historical novel set against the backdrop of the tumultuous French Revolution. This classic work of historical fiction plunges readers into a world of court intrigue and political upheaval, centering around the ill-fated reign of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Dumas, the master storyteller, weaves a tale of passion, loyalty, and betrayal amidst the dramatic events that shaped France. Experience the drama and tension as the monarchy crumbles and the seeds of revolution are sown. This meticulously prepared print edition offers a timeless journey into a pivotal moment in European history, capturing the spirit and atmosphere of a nation on the brink. A must-read for anyone fascinated by the French Revolution and the lives of those caught in its sweeping tide. 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: 196
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 281g
• ISBN-13: 9781023311304
• ISBN-10: 1023311305
• Artikelnr.: 74117627

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.