Lord Alistair's Rebellion (1910)

By Allen Upward

Book Overview

Lord Alistair�������s Rebellion is a historical novel written by Allen Upward and published in 1910. The story is set in England during the 17th century and revolves around the life of Lord Alistair, a young nobleman who rebels against the oppressive rule of King Charles II. The novel begins with Lord Alistair's return to England after spending several years studying in France. He is disillusioned with the corruption and decadence of the English court and decides to take a stand against the king's tyranny. He joins a group of rebels who are plotting to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic.As Lord Alistair becomes more involved in the rebellion, he falls in love with a young woman named Lucy, who is also a member of the group. However, their relationship is complicated by their differing views on the rebellion and their loyalty to their respective families.The novel explores themes of political and social upheaval, love, loyalty, and betrayal. Upward's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the historical setting and the characters' emotions and motivations.Overall, Lord Alistair�������s Rebellion is a gripping historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the political and social turmoil of 17th century England.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: 1164934597
• ISBN13: 9781164934592
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"