A Turbulent Town: Or The Story Of The Arteveldts (1884)

By Edward Newenham Hoare

Book Overview

A Turbulent Town: Or The Story Of The Arteveldts is a historical novel written by Edward Newenham Hoare in 1884. The book tells the story of the Arteveldt family, who were prominent merchants and politicians in Ghent, a town in medieval Flanders. The novel follows the family's rise to power, their conflicts with the ruling aristocracy, and their eventual downfall. The Arteveldts are portrayed as complex characters who are both ambitious and patriotic, but also ruthless and prone to violence. The book provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in medieval Flanders, including the political and economic struggles of the time. Overall, A Turbulent Town is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating insight into a turbulent period of European history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104602741
• ISBN13: 9781104602741
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"