Ivanhoe: A Tale of Chivalry, Honor, and Rebellion in Medieval England

By Sir Walter Scott

Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott is one of the great historical romances of English literature-a sweeping tale of knights, outlaws, tournaments, divided loyalties, and political unrest in medieval England.

Set in the years after the Crusades, the novel follows Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a disinherited Saxon knight whose loyalty to King Richard the Lionheart places him at odds with powerful Norman nobles and even with his own father. As England waits for the return of its absent king, old rivalries between Saxon and Norman, Christian and Jew, loyalty and ambition, begin to shape the fate of the country.

Scott brings the medieval world vividly to life through jousts, castles, secret identities, forest hideouts, and acts of courage under pressure. Alongside Ivanhoe stand some of literature's most memorable figures, including the noble Rebecca, the proud Lady Rowena, the outlaw Robin Hood, and the ruthless Templar Brian de Bois-Guilbert.

More than an adventure story, Ivanhoe explores honor, prejudice, inheritance, national identity, and the cost of divided society. Its blend of romance, action, history, and moral conflict helped define the historical novel and continues to influence stories of medieval England today.

This edition offers readers a classic tale of chivalry and rebellion, perfect for anyone drawn to knights, legends, heroic struggle, and the enduring drama of a nation in conflict with itself.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H6VMN8CS
• ISBN13: 9798295851650
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Curated Collection Publishing
• Length: 550 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"