The Jókai, Mór 1825-1904 creator Bicknell, Percy Favor 1860- text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Baron's Sons: A Romance of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848" by Mór Jókai is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers on the life and legacy of Baron Casimir Baradlay and unfolds against the backdrop of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, exploring themes of family, duty, and ambition through the experiences of Baron Baradlay's three sons. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Baron Casimir Baradlay during a banquet where he is the honored host, though he is notably absent due to a critical heart condition. The perspective shifts from the enthusiastic guests to the baron, who is dying but is determined to ensure the future of his family and his estate. He instructs his wife, Marie, on how to raise their sons according to his vision, emphasizing their roles as future protectors of his legacy. As he shares his vision with her, it becomes clear that he harbors high expectations for each son, which sets the stage for the tensions and dynamics that will follow. The opening sets a compelling tone, weaving personal and political themes as it hints at the challenges the family will face amidst national upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-12-16 Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified Hungary -- History -- Uprising of 1848-1849 -- Fiction PH Original publication data not identified 00003030 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34674 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34674 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133806.0 34674