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Filled with swashbuckling action, intrigue, and romance, this classic novel by Alexandre Dumas tells the thrilling story of a band of young heroes who fight against the tyranny of Napoleon Bonaparte in 19th-century France. A timeless tale of adventure and rebellion that is... Read Full Overview

This book contains Alexandre Dumas's 1894 novel, "The Companions of Jehu". Set during Napoleons ascent to power in the 1800s, it tells the story of a group of young aristocrats that become highwaymen in order to fund a restoration of the monarchy. Packed with tragedy, love, and... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas (Villers-Cotter ts, 24 de julio de 1802-Puys, cerca de Dieppe, 5 de diciembre de 1870), conocido en los pa ses hispanohablantes como Alejandro Dumas, fue un novelista y dramaturgo franc s.

This novel is the first of the Sainte Hermine Trilogy, also known as the Napoleon Romances. The action is set in the 1800s, and deals with the royalist and republican factions in France during Napoleon's rise to power. The main character of Republican side is Roland, the aide-de-camp... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

En 1799, sous le gouvernement corrompu du Directoire, coups de main et complots se multiplient en France. Les compagnons de Jehu pillent les diligences et remettent leur butin aux g n raux royalistes qui veulent r tablir la monarchie. Cette bande est command e par un gentilhomme... Read Full Overview

The action occurred between 1791 and 1793, and the first chapter opened at Varennes the evening of the king's arrest. Only, impatient as was the "Journal pour Tous," I demanded a fortnight of Jules Simon before beginning my novel. I wished to go to Varennes; I was not acquainted... Read Full Overview

Just about a year ago my old friend, Jules Simon, author of "Devoir," came to me with a request that I write a novel for the "Journal pour Tous." I gave him the outline of a novel which I had in mind. The subject pleased him, and the contract was signed on the spot. The action... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas was a French writer. His works have been translated into nearly 100 languages, and he is one of the most widely read French authors. Many of his historical novels of high adventure were originally published as serials, including The Count of Monte Cristo, The... Read Full Overview

En 1799, sous le gouvernement corrompu du Directoire, coups de main et complots se multiplient en France. Les compagnons de Jehu pillent les diligences et remettent leur butin aux g n raux royalistes qui veulent r tablir la monarchie. Cette bande est command e par un gentilhomme... Read Full Overview