Fair Rosamond V1

Or The Days Of King Henry II (1839)

von Thomas Miller

326 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Fair Rosamond V1: Or The Days Of King Henry II is a historical novel written by Thomas Miller and first published in 1839. The book is set in England during the reign of King Henry II in the 12th century and tells the story of the infamous mistress of the king, Rosamond Clifford, also known as ""Fair Rosamond"". The novel explores the political and social climate of the time, including the power struggles between the king and his barons, as well as the role of women in medieval society. The story follows the life of Rosamond, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who becomes the object of the king's affection. However, their relationship is complicated by the jealousy and scheming of the queen and the king's other mistresses.As Rosamond rises in status, she becomes embroiled in the political machinations of the court, and her fate becomes intertwined with that of the king and his kingdom. The novel is a vivid portrayal of the medieval world, with its complex social hierarchies, religious conflicts, and brutal power struggles.Overall, Fair Rosamond V1: Or The Days Of King Henry II is a fascinating historical novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the powerful and influential figures of medieval England, as well as the ordinary people who lived in their shadow.In Three Volumes.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 Historischer Roman
• ISBN: 9781120964038
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.02.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC