The Loyalists: Or The War In La Vendee (1895)

By Henriette Guizot de Witt

Book Overview

The Loyalists: Or The War In La Vendee is a historical novel written by Henriette Elizabeth De Witt and originally published in 1895. The book is set during the French Revolution and tells the story of the conflict in La Vendee, a region in western France, between the royalist forces (known as the Loyalists) and the revolutionary government. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including the aristocratic Larochejaquelein family and their loyal servants, who are caught up in the violence and upheaval of the time. As the conflict intensifies and the Loyalists face increasing persecution from the revolutionary forces, the characters must navigate dangerous political alliances and personal loyalties in order to survive.The Loyalists: Or The War In La Vendee is a vivid and gripping portrayal of a little-known chapter of French history, and offers a fascinating insight into the lives and struggles of those caught up in the turmoil of the Revolution. With its richly drawn characters and evocative descriptions of the landscape and culture of La Vendee, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the French Revolution.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: 116416581X
• ISBN13: 9781164165811
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"