The Last Command (1870)

von Maria Louisa Charlesworth

68 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Last Command is a historical novel written by Maria Louisa Charlesworth and published in the year 1870. The book is set in 16th century Spain during the reign of King Philip II. The story revolves around the life of a young nobleman named Don Carlos, who is torn between his love for a beautiful woman named Inez and his loyalty to his king. Don Carlos is a brave and chivalrous man who is deeply in love with Inez, but he is also a loyal subject of King Philip II. When the king orders him to lead a military campaign against the Moors, Don Carlos must leave behind his beloved Inez and embark on a dangerous mission. As Don Carlos fights bravely in battle, he begins to question the morality of the war and the actions of his king. He is torn between his duty to his country and his conscience, and he must make a difficult decision that will determine the course of his life.The Last Command is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and honor set against the backdrop of a turbulent period in Spanish history. Charlesworth's vivid descriptions of the battles and political intrigue of the era bring the story to life, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781104239008
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC