If I Were King

By Justin Huntly McCarthy

Book Overview

If I Were King by Justin McCarthy is a novel set in the 15th century, during the reign of Louis XI of France. The story revolves around a young poet named Fran�����ois Villon, who is known for his rebellious nature and his love of wine and women. When Louis XI offers him the position of king for a day, Villon jumps at the chance to live out his wildest dreams.As king, Villon uses his newfound power to right the wrongs of the kingdom and to champion the cause of the common people. He battles corrupt officials, frees prisoners, and even falls in love with a beautiful princess. But as the day wears on, Villon realizes that being king is not as easy as he thought it would be. He must make difficult decisions that affect the lives of thousands of people, and he must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics.If I Were King is a swashbuckling adventure filled with romance, intrigue, and action. It is a timeless tale of a man who rises to greatness, only to discover that power comes with a heavy price. McCarthy's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a classic that is sure to entertain readers of all ages.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: 1417992328
• ISBN13: 9781417992324
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"