Manfred: Of The Battle Of Benevento

By F. D. Guerrazzi

""Manfred: Of the Battle of Benevento"" is a historical novel written by F.D. Guerrazzi. The story is set in the 13th century and revolves around Manfred, the illegitimate son of Frederick II, who becomes the ruler of the Kingdom of Sicily after his father's death. Manfred is a complex character who is torn between his loyalty to his father's legacy and his desire to rule his kingdom with justice and compassion.The novel is centered around the Battle of Benevento, which took place in 1266 between Manfred's forces and the army of Charles of Anjou, who was the brother of the King of France. The battle was a turning point in the history of the Kingdom of Sicily, as it resulted in Manfred's defeat and Charles' ascension to the throne.The story is narrated from multiple perspectives, including that of Manfred himself, his loyal followers, and his enemies. The novel explores themes such as power, loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for self-identity.Overall, ""Manfred: Of the Battle of Benevento"" is a gripping historical novel that provides a vivid portrayal of the political and social landscape of 13th century Italy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history or Italian literature.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: 1163797804
• ISBN13: 9781163797808
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"