Kings-At-Arms (1919)
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ISBN10: 1104876353
ISBN13: 9781104876357
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104876357
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Kings-At-Arms is a novel written by Marjorie Bowen and published in 1919. The story is set in the 16th century and revolves around the life of a young man named Francis Walsingham, who is appointed as a Kings-At-Arms. As a Kings-At-Arms, Francis is responsible for maintaining the heraldic records of the king and his nobles, as well as organizing tournaments and other public events.The novel explores the political and social landscape of Elizabethan England, with a particular focus on the conflicts between Catholics and Protestants. Francis finds himself caught up in the political intrigue of the time, as he becomes embroiled in a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots.As the story unfolds, Francis must navigate a complex web of alliances and betrayals, as he tries to uncover the truth behind the assassination plot and protect the queen from harm. Along the way, he forms close relationships with other members of the court, including the queen's spymaster, Sir Francis Walsingham, and the queen's favorite, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester.Kings-At-Arms is a gripping historical novel that offers a vivid portrait of Elizabethan England, with its political intrigue, religious conflicts, and colorful characters. Bowen's meticulous attention to detail and her skillful storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone interested in this fascinating period of history.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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