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Rupert, Prince Palatine (1899)

Rupert, Prince Palatine (1899)

Scott, Eva

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Presidents & Heads of StateFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1104377225
ISBN13: 9781104377229
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Rupert, Prince Palatine is a historical novel written by Eva Scott and first published in 1899. The story is set in the 17th century during the Thirty Years' War and follows the life of Prince Rupert of the Rhine, a German prince who fought for the Royalist cause in the English Civil War.The novel begins with Rupert's childhood and his upbringing in Germany, where he is trained in the art of war and becomes a skilled soldier. When the war breaks out in England, Rupert travels to England to fight for his uncle, King Charles I. He quickly becomes a respected leader in the Royalist army and is known for his bravery and daring tactics.The story also explores Rupert's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with loyalty and duty. He falls in love with a young Englishwoman named Lucy Walter, but their relationship is fraught with difficulty and ends in tragedy.Throughout the novel, the reader is given a vivid portrayal of the political and social climate of the time, with descriptions of battles, court intrigues, and the tensions between the different factions involved in the war.Overall, Rupert, Prince Palatine is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most colorful and enigmatic figures of the 17th century.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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