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- A Tale Of Danish England (1886)

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The Martyr's Victory: A Tale of Danish England is a historical novel written by Emma Leslie and published in 1886. Set in the 9th century, the story follows the life of a young Danish prince named Olaf who is sent to England as a hostage to ensure peace between the two countries. While in England, Olaf becomes a Christian and is baptized. However, when his father dies and he returns to Denmark to claim the throne, he is met with opposition from those who oppose his newfound faith. Despite the challenges he faces, Olaf remains steadfast in his faith and ultimately becomes a martyr for his beliefs. The novel explores themes of religious persecution, faith, and courage in the face of adversity. It is a captivating tale that offers insight into the historical and cultural context of the time period.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165919024
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 274
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x15 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 367 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 11. december 2024
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The Martyr's Victory: A Tale of Danish England is a historical novel written by Emma Leslie and published in 1886. Set in the 9th century, the story follows the life of a young Danish prince named Olaf who is sent to England as a hostage to ensure peace between the two countries. While in England, Olaf becomes a Christian and is baptized. However, when his father dies and he returns to Denmark to claim the throne, he is met with opposition from those who oppose his newfound faith. Despite the challenges he faces, Olaf remains steadfast in his faith and ultimately becomes a martyr for his beliefs. The novel explores themes of religious persecution, faith, and courage in the face of adversity. It is a captivating tale that offers insight into the historical and cultural context of the time period.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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