The Wondrous Tale Of Alroy V2: The Rise Of Iskander (1833)
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ISBN10: 1165718294
ISBN13: 9781165718290
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 232
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165718290
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 232
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Wondrous Tale of Alroy V2: The Rise of Iskander is a historical novel written by Benjamin Disraeli and published in 1833. It is the second volume in the Alroy series and follows the story of David Alroy, a Jewish prince who leads a rebellion against the Caliphate in the 12th century.In this volume, Alroy continues his quest for power and glory as he sets his sights on conquering the city of Byzantium. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters, including the beautiful and cunning Schirene, who becomes his wife and most trusted advisor.As Alroy's army grows in strength, he must also contend with the machinations of his enemies, including the Caliph himself. Despite facing numerous challenges, Alroy remains steadfast in his determination to achieve his goals and become the greatest ruler in the world.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of medieval life and its exploration of themes such as power, ambition, and betrayal. It is also seen as an early example of Jewish historical fiction and has been praised for its portrayal of Jewish characters in a positive light.Overall, The Wondrous Tale of Alroy V2: The Rise of Iskander is a thrilling and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.In Two Volumes.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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