A King And His Campaigners - Verner von Heidenstam - Bog

""A King and His Campaigners"" is a historical novel written by Swedish author Verner von Heidenstam. The book is set in the late 17th century, during the reign of King Charles XI of Sweden. The story follows the king and his military commanders as they lead their armies in battles against Denmark and Russia.The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different campaign. The first part follows the king as he leads his troops in the Scanian War against Denmark. The second part takes place during the Great Northern War, where Sweden faces off against Russia. The final part of the book sees the king and his army facing off against Denmark once again.Throughout the novel, von Heidenstam explores the themes of leadership, loyalty, and sacrifice. He portrays the king as a strong and determined leader who is willing to make difficult decisions for the good of his country. The book also delves into the personal lives of the characters, showing the impact that war and conflict have on their relationships and emotions.""A King and His Campaigners"" is a well-researched and detailed account of Sweden's military campaigns during this period. The book offers a fascinating insight into the politics and military strategies of the time, while also providing an engaging and emotional story of the people involved.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.