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100 1 _aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,
_d1803-1873
245 1 4 _aThe Last of the Barons — Volume 12
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_the_Barons
500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
520 _a"The Last of the Barons — Volume 12" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the tumultuous events of the Wars of the Roses, particularly highlighting the Battle of Barnet and its key players like Edward IV, Warwick the Kingmaker, and their various allies and adversaries. As the story unfolds, themes of loyalty, power, and treachery emerge, reflecting the era's intense political strife and personal conflicts. The opening of the book introduces us to a highly charged political landscape in England, depicting a kingdom on the brink of turmoil. Edward IV and his forces have recently entered St. Alban's, catalyzing both excitement and fear among the people, particularly as King Henry VI is paraded through London in a weakened state. Fluctuating loyalties are vividly portrayed, especially through characters like Master Stokton and Sir Thomas Cook, who embody the indecision prevalent in the town. As Edward's forces prepare for battle, personal stories intertwine, notably the poignant relationship between Lord Hastings and Sibyll, the latter grappling with treachery and heartache in the context of the impending conflict. The chapter ends on a note of anticipation for the battle to come, emphasizing the stakes involved not just in terms of lives lost, but the very future of the English monarchy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485 -- Fiction
653 _aWarwick, Richard Neville, Earl of, 1428-1471 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7726
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