The Runnymede Letters (1885)

By Francis Hitchman

Book Overview

The Runnymede Letters is a historical novel written by Francis Hitchman and first published in 1885. The book is set in the year 1215, during the reign of King John of England. The story revolves around a group of characters who are involved in the events leading up to the signing of the Magna Carta at Runnymede.The novel follows the journey of a young squire named Richard de Moreville, who is sent on a mission by his lord to deliver a message to the barons who are gathering at Runnymede. Along the way, Richard meets a variety of characters, including a group of monks, a mysterious knight, and a young woman named Emma.As Richard makes his way to Runnymede, he becomes embroiled in the political intrigue and power struggles of the time. He witnesses firsthand the tensions between King John and the barons, as well as the negotiations that ultimately lead to the signing of the Magna Carta.The Runnymede Letters is a well-researched and engaging historical novel that provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in medieval England. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the events that led to one of the most important documents in British history, and explores themes of power, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom and justice.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: 1165108852
• ISBN13: 9781165108855
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"