The Nobleman Of '89: An Episode Of The French Revolution (1874)

By Abel Quinton

Book Overview

The Nobleman of '89 is a historical novel by Abel Quinton, first published in 1874. The book is set during the French Revolution and follows the story of a nobleman named Raoul de Launay. Raoul is a member of the aristocracy who is forced to flee his home during the revolution. As he travels through France, he witnesses the violence and chaos of the revolution and becomes increasingly disillusioned with the ideals of the revolutionaries.The novel is a fictionalized account of the events of the French Revolution, with many historical figures and events woven into the story. Quinton's depiction of the revolution is sympathetic to the aristocracy, portraying them as victims of a violent and unjust uprising. The book also explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as Raoul struggles to navigate the dangerous political landscape of revolutionary France.Overall, The Nobleman of '89 is a gripping and well-written historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the French Revolution. It is a must-read for anyone interested in this fascinating period of history.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: 1167245768
• ISBN13: 9781167245763
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 824 Pages
• Weight: 2.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"