Alroy Or The Prince Of The Captivity: A Wondrous Tale (1904)
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ISBN10: 1165232898
ISBN13: 9781165232895
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.71
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165232895
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.71
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Alroy Or The Prince Of The Captivity: A Wondrous Tale is a novel written by Benjamin Disraeli and first published in 1833. The story is set in the 12th century and follows the life of David Alroy, a young Jewish prince who is taken captive by the Muslims. Alroy is a charismatic and ambitious leader who dreams of liberating his people from their captivity and restoring the Jewish kingdom. He embarks on a dangerous journey to find the lost tribes of Israel and gain their support for his cause. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges, including betrayal, romance, and political intrigue. The novel is a blend of history, adventure, and romance, and is considered one of Disraeli's most imaginative works. It explores themes of identity, freedom, and faith, and offers a unique perspective on the Jewish experience in the Middle Ages. This 1904 edition of the novel includes an introduction by the editor, as well as footnotes and appendices that provide historical context and explanations of the novel's many references to Jewish history and tradition.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.
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