Times Of Charles XII

By Zacharias Topelius

Book Overview

""Times of Charles XII"" is a historical novel by the Finnish author Zacharias Topelius. The book chronicles the life and times of Charles XII, the King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718. The story begins with Charles XII's ascension to the throne at the age of just 15 and follows his military campaigns, including the Great Northern War against Russia, Poland-Lithuania, and Denmark-Norway. The novel provides a detailed account of the political and military events of the time, as well as the personal life of Charles XII. The book also explores the relationships between Charles XII and his family, friends, and advisors. Through the character of Charles XII, Topelius portrays the ideal of a strong and virtuous leader who is willing to sacrifice everything for the good of his country. The novel also highlights the devastating consequences of war and the toll it takes on individuals and society as a whole. ""Times of Charles XII"" is a classic work of Finnish literature and is considered one of Topelius's most important works. It is a gripping tale of war, politics, and personal sacrifice that offers insight into the life and times of one of Sweden's most legendary kings.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: 1163789097
• ISBN13: 9781163789094
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"