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_aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, _d1803-1873 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Last of the Barons — Volume 12 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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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 | ||
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