Gonzalvo: Or The Fall Of Grenada (1845)

By Charles Hood

Book Overview

Gonzalvo: Or The Fall Of Grenada (1845) is a historical novel written by Charles Hood. The story is set in the 15th century during the time of the Spanish conquest of Granada. The protagonist of the story is Gonzalvo, a young and ambitious soldier who is determined to fight for his country and achieve glory. He falls in love with the beautiful and virtuous Zayda, the daughter of the last Moorish king of Granada. However, their love is forbidden as they come from different religions.As the war between the Spanish and the Moors intensifies, Gonzalvo finds himself torn between his duty to his country and his love for Zayda. He must navigate through political intrigue, betrayal, and war to try and save his beloved Granada from falling into the hands of the Spanish.The novel is a captivating tale of love, war, and sacrifice. It provides a vivid depiction of the historical events of the time and the cultural clash between the Spanish and the Moors. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end. Overall, Gonzalvo: Or The Fall Of Grenada is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the Spanish conquest of Granada.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: 1164659669
• ISBN13: 9781164659662
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"