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Strife: A Romance Of Germany And Italy (1871)

Strife: A Romance Of Germany And Italy (1871)

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Fiction AnthologiesGerman History

ISBN10: 116492186X
ISBN13: 9781164921868
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Strife: A Romance of Germany and Italy is a historical novel written by Mrs. E. D. Wallace and first published in 1871. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of two families, one German and one Italian, as they navigate the political and social upheavals of their time.The novel begins with the marriage of the German nobleman, Count von Rudesheim, to the beautiful Italian heiress, Giulia di Sant'Angelo. Their union is initially a happy one, but as tensions between their respective countries rise, their relationship becomes strained.As the political climate in Europe becomes more volatile, the families find themselves caught up in a web of intrigue and betrayal. The Count's son, Karl, becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the German government, while Giulia's brother, Giovanni, is drawn into the struggle for Italian independence.Against this backdrop of political turmoil, the novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. As the two families are torn apart by the forces of history, they must confront difficult choices and make sacrifices in order to protect those they love.Overall, Strife: A Romance of Germany and Italy is a gripping historical novel that offers a vivid portrayal of a tumultuous period in European history. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the complex relationships between nations and individuals.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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