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The Battle Of The Standard: A Legend Of The Days Of King Stephen (1876)

The Battle Of The Standard: A Legend Of The Days Of King Stephen (1876)

Gibbs, William Alfred

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Adventurers & ExplorersMedieval & Renaissance HistoryLiterary Criticism

ISBN10: 1165087847
ISBN13: 9781165087846
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Battle of the Standard: A Legend of the Days of King Stephen is a historical fiction novel written by William Alfred Gibbs and originally published in 1876. The story is set in the 12th century during the reign of King Stephen of England, and focuses on the Battle of the Standard, a significant conflict between the English and Scottish armies in 1138.The novel follows the lives of several characters, including Sir Reginald de Mohun, a knight who fights for King Stephen, and Sir Walter FitzAlan, a Scottish noble who fights for his country. The two men are pitted against each other in battle, but also share a mutual respect and admiration for each other's bravery and honor.The Battle of the Standard is a tale of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice, as both sides fight for what they believe is right. The novel also explores themes of friendship, love, and betrayal, as the characters navigate the complexities of war and politics.Gibbs' writing style is descriptive and immersive, transporting readers back in time to the medieval era. The Battle of the Standard is a gripping and engaging read, perfect for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the history of England and Scotland.In Seven Parts.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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