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The Rebel Queen

The Rebel Queen

Besant, Walter

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ISBN10: 1162805838
ISBN13: 9781162805832
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 414
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Rebel Queen is a historical fiction novel written by Walter Besant. The story is set in India during the 1850s and revolves around the life of a young princess named Lakshmi Bai, who is the queen of the Maratha state of Jhansi. Lakshmi Bai is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to protect her people from the British East India Company's oppressive rule. As the British expand their control over India, Lakshmi Bai becomes increasingly concerned about the safety of her kingdom. With the help of her loyal advisors and soldiers, she begins to prepare for a rebellion against the British. The novel follows Lakshmi Bai's journey as she navigates political intrigue, betrayal, and war to defend her people and her throne.The Rebel Queen is a gripping tale of courage, sacrifice, and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. It provides a fascinating insight into the history of India and the struggles of its people against colonialism. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, Indian history, or stories of strong female protagonists.1893. Besant, English writer and humanitarian, practiced many branches of literary art with success, but he is most widely known for his long succession of novels, many of which enjoyed remarkable popularity. Partial Contents: The Grand Refusal; A Thing Impossible; The Cousins; Thy Name is Eve; An Explanation; Good Old Chronicle; Toujours, Toujours; In Delay There Lies No Plenty; Greatness Knows Itself; Who Steals My Purse Steals Trash; and Sweet Thames, Run Softly Till I End My Song.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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