ISBN: 9781473374294

This vintage book contains William Makepeace Thackeray's 1852 novel, Henry Esmond. It is a historical text that tells the tale of Henry Esmond, a colonel in the army of Queen Anne of Engl… More...

This vintage book contains William Makepeace Thackeray's 1852 novel, Henry Esmond. It is a historical text that tells the tale of Henry Esmond, a colonel in the army of Queen Anne of England. As with many examples of Victorian historical novels, Henry Esmond is set against the backdrop of late seventeenth-century England, and employs characters both factual and fictional. A masterpiece of historical fiction, it is not to be missed of fans of the genre and those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author. William Makepeace Thackeray (1811 - 1863) was an esteemed English novelist during the nineteenth century. He became famous for his satirical novels, the most important and influential of which was Vanity Fair. Many antiquarian texts such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author. Digital Content>E-books>Biography>Historical Biog,Memoir>Hist Biog,Memoir, Read Books Ltd. Digital >16<

ISBN: 9781473374294

The story of Henry Esmond, a colonel in the service of Queen Anne of England, begins in his youth, as the illegitimate and orphaned cousin of the Viscount and Lady of Castlewood. The Jaco… More...

The story of Henry Esmond, a colonel in the service of Queen Anne of England, begins in his youth, as the illegitimate and orphaned cousin of the Viscount and Lady of Castlewood. The Jacobite family gradually embraces Henry as one of their own. When Henry comes of age he joins the campaign to restore James Stuart to the throne, but is eventually forced to accept the Protestant future of England. Followed by The Virginians. Digital Content>E-books>Biography>Historical Biog,Memoir>Hist Biog,Memoir, Read Books Ltd. Digital >16<

ISBN: 9781473374294

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pomona Press are republishing these classic works … More...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pomona Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the orig Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pomona Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the orig, Pomona Press<

2015, ISBN: 9781473374294

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2015, ISBN: 9781473374294

eBook Download (EPUB), eBooks, [PU: Read Books Ltd.]