Blameless Knights: Or Lutzen And La Vendee (1876)

By Alice Harriet F Byng

Book Overview

Blameless Knights: Or Lutzen And La Vendee is a historical novel written by Alice Harriet Frederica Byng and first published in 1876. The story follows two separate plotlines, one set during the Thirty Years' War in Germany and the other during the French Revolution in the Vend�����e region of France.In the first plotline, the protagonist, Hans von L�����tzelburg, is a young soldier in the army of the Holy Roman Empire. He is sent to fight in the Battle of L�����tzen, where he witnesses the death of his commander, Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. After the battle, Hans becomes disillusioned with war and joins a group of pacifist Anabaptists.In the second plotline, the protagonist is a young French noblewoman named Marie de la Roche. She is caught up in the turmoil of the French Revolution and becomes involved with the Royalist rebels in the Vend�����e. Marie's story intertwines with that of Hans when she meets a group of Anabaptists who are fleeing persecution in Germany.The novel explores themes of pacifism, religious tolerance, and the human cost of war. It also provides a detailed historical account of the events of the Thirty Years' War and the French Revolution. Overall, Blameless Knights is a thought-provoking and engaging historical novel that offers insight into two pivotal periods in 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: 1165381168
• ISBN13: 9781165381166
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"