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The King's Ring: Being A Romance Of The Days Of Gustavus Adolphus And The Thirty Years' War (1901)

The King's Ring: Being A Romance Of The Days Of Gustavus Adolphus And The Thirty Years' War (1901)

Topelius, Zacharias
Ohrwall, Sophie
Arnold, Herbert

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ISBN10: 1120893984
ISBN13: 9781120893987
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 300
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The King's Ring is a historical romance novel set during the time of Gustavus Adolphus and the Thirty Years' War. Written by Zacharias Topelius and first published in 1901, the novel takes readers on a journey through the tumultuous events of the war and the lives of the people who lived through it.The story revolves around a young Swedish nobleman named Erik, who is given a mission by King Gustavus Adolphus himself. Erik must retrieve the king's lost ring, which is said to have magical powers and is believed to be the key to winning the war.As Erik sets out on his quest, he encounters a cast of characters ranging from soldiers and peasants to nobles and spies. He also falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Maria, who becomes his companion on his journey.Throughout the novel, Topelius weaves together historical events and fictional characters to create a vivid portrait of life during the Thirty Years' War. He explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, as well as the devastating impact of war on ordinary people.The King's Ring is a classic work of historical fiction that offers a rich and immersive reading experience for anyone interested in the history of Europe or the art of storytelling.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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