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The Leaguer Of Lathom: A Tale Of The Civil War In Lancashire

The Leaguer Of Lathom: A Tale Of The Civil War In Lancashire

Gilbert, Frederick
Ainsworth, William Harrison

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FantasyHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1432650424
ISBN13: 9781432650421
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Leaguer of Lathom is a historical novel by William Harrison Ainsworth, set during the English Civil War in Lancashire. The story follows the siege of Lathom House, the stronghold of the Royalist sympathizer Charlotte de la Tremouille, Countess of Derby, by the Parliamentarian forces led by Sir Thomas Fairfax. The novel is a fictionalized account of the events that took place during the siege, with Ainsworth weaving together historical facts and imaginative storytelling to create a vivid and engaging narrative. The book is notable for its portrayal of strong female characters, particularly the Countess of Derby, who is depicted as a courageous and resourceful leader during the siege. The Leaguer of Lathom is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the turbulent times of the English Civil War.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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