The Wizard King: A Story Of The Last Moslem Invasion Of Europe (1895)

By David Ker

Book Overview

The Wizard King is a historical novel by David Ker that tells the story of the last Muslim invasion of Europe. Set in the year 1683, the novel follows the Ottoman Empire's attempt to conquer Vienna, the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. The main character is a young man named Mustafa, who is sent to Vienna as part of the invading army. Along the way, he meets a mysterious figure known as the Wizard King, who claims to possess magical powers that can help the Ottomans win the war. As the battle rages on, Mustafa must decide whether to trust the Wizard King and his magic or follow his own instincts. The novel is a gripping tale of war, magic, and betrayal, and provides a fascinating glimpse into a little-known chapter of European history. Published in 1895, The Wizard King is a classic work of historical fiction that continues to captivate readers to this day.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: 1167224817
• ISBN13: 9781167224812
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"