The Seven Champions Of Christendom (1879)

By William Henry Giles Kingston

Book Overview

The Seven Champions of Christendom is a novel written by William Henry Giles Kingston in 1879. The story is set in medieval Europe and follows the adventures of seven legendary heroes who are chosen by King St. George to defend Christendom against its enemies. The seven champions are Guy of Warwick, Bevis of Hampton, Sabra of Jerusalem, St. Denis of France, St. James of Spain, St. Anthony of Italy, and St. Andrew of Scotland.The novel is divided into seven parts, each telling the story of one of the champions. The first part introduces Guy of Warwick, a young English knight who sets out on a quest to win the hand of his beloved Felice. Along the way, he faces many challenges and battles, including a fight with a giant and a dragon.The subsequent parts of the novel follow the adventures of Bevis of Hampton, Sabra of Jerusalem, St. Denis of France, St. James of Spain, St. Anthony of Italy, and St. Andrew of Scotland. Each champion faces their own set of challenges and battles, but all are united in their mission to defend Christendom against its enemies.The Seven Champions of Christendom is a classic adventure novel that combines elements of romance, chivalry, and heroic action. It is a timeless tale of bravery and honor that continues to captivate readers today.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: 1166044130
• ISBN13: 9781166044138
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"