Besieger of Cities

By Alfred Duggan

Book Overview

Besieger Of Cities is a historical fiction novel written by Alfred Leo Duggan. The book is set in the 12th century and follows the story of a young man named Baldwin IV, who becomes the King of Jerusalem at the age of 13. Baldwin is a strong and determined leader, but he is also afflicted with leprosy, which makes his reign challenging.The novel explores the political and military struggles that Baldwin faces as he tries to defend his kingdom from the invading Muslim armies led by Saladin. Baldwin is forced to make difficult decisions and sacrifices in order to protect his people and maintain his power.The book also delves into the personal life of Baldwin, including his relationships with his family, his advisors, and his love interests. Through his experiences, Baldwin learns about loyalty, betrayal, and the true meaning of leadership.Besieger Of Cities is a well-researched and engaging novel that provides a vivid portrayal of the Crusades and the challenges faced by the leaders of that era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history or historical fiction.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125838986X
• ISBN13: 9781258389864
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"