Bag om The Story Of Roland And The Peers Of Charlemagne (1913)
The Story Of Roland And The Peers Of Charlemagne is a historical fiction book written by James Baldwin and published in 1913. The book tells the story of Roland, a legendary knight who served under the great Charlemagne, and his companions, also known as the Peers of Charlemagne. The book is set in the 8th century and takes the reader on a journey through medieval Europe. The story begins with the arrival of the Saracens, who invade Spain and threaten to conquer the entire continent. Charlemagne, the King of the Franks, leads his army to fight against the Saracens, and Roland and his companions join him in battle.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which tells a different part of the story. The first chapter introduces the main characters and sets the stage for the conflict between the Franks and the Saracens. The subsequent chapters describe the battles and adventures of Roland and his companions, including their involvement in the Battle of Roncevaux Pass, where Roland famously blows his horn, the Olifant, to summon Charlemagne's army.Throughout the book, Baldwin weaves in historical details and uses language that is evocative of the medieval period. He also includes elements of mythology and legend, such as the presence of supernatural beings like giants and dragons.Overall, The Story Of Roland And The Peers Of Charlemagne is a thrilling tale of heroism, bravery, and adventure that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and medieval literature.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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