Eight Historical Tales: Curious And Instructive (1801)

By William Henry G. Kingston and J.W.

Book Overview

Eight Historical Tales: Curious And Instructive is a book written by J.W. and published in 1801. The book is a collection of eight historical tales that are both curious and instructive. Each tale is set in a different time and place, and they cover a range of subjects, including religion, politics, and social customs.The first tale is set in ancient Greece and tells the story of a philosopher who is put on trial for his beliefs. The second tale is set in medieval England and tells the story of a knight who must choose between loyalty to his king and loyalty to his family. The third tale is set in Renaissance Italy and tells the story of a painter who must choose between his art and his love.The remaining tales cover a range of historical periods and locations, including ancient Egypt, medieval France, and colonial America. Each tale is carefully researched and provides a vivid picture of the time and place in which it is set. The stories are engaging and entertaining, but they also offer valuable insights into the customs, beliefs, and values of the people who lived in these different historical periods.Overall, Eight Historical Tales: Curious And Instructive is a fascinating and educational book that provides a unique perspective on history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, literature, or culture.Contains The Unfortunate Damascenes, Jetzer, Arden Of Feversham, The Gowrie Conspiracy, Masaniello, The Campden Wonder, The Mysterious Letters, Ivan The Third.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: 1436830486
• ISBN13: 9781436830485
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"