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Like the Israelites of old, mankind is prone to worship false gods, and persistently sets up the brazen image of a sham hero, as its idol. I should like to write the history of the world, if for no other reason than to assist several well-established heroes down from their pedestals... Read Full Overview

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Excerpt from Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy Like the Israelites of old, mankind is prone to worship false gods, and persistently sets up the brazen image of a sham hero, as its idol. I should like to write the history of the world, if for no other reason than to assist several well-established... Read Full Overview

Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy, stands as a beacon in the world of books, bridging the gap between past and present. Once considered among the old books, this classic work-like so many forgotten and ancient books-has shaped our understanding of culture and history. It's a remarkable... Read Full Overview

Set against the backdrop of medieval Burgundy, "Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy" is a classic historical fiction that transports readers to a world of romance and intrigue in France. Charles Major weaves a tale steeped in the rich history of the region, exploring the customs and... Read Full Overview

Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy is a historical fiction novel written by Charles Major. It tells the story of Yolanda, the daughter of the Duke of Burgundy, who falls in love with the Duke of Orleans, a French prince. The novel is set in the late 15th century and is based on historical... Read Full Overview

""Yolanda, Maid of Burgundy"" is a historical fiction novel written by Charles Major and published in 1905. The story is set in the 15th century and follows the life of Yolanda, a noblewoman from Burgundy who is forced into a political marriage with the Duke of Savoy. Yolanda... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Set in the opulent and treacherous court of 15th-century Burgundy, Yolanda follows a nobleman in disguise as he navigates shifting allegiances, courtly customs, and romantic entanglements. His path soon crosses with a strong-willed noblewoman whose intelligence and independence... Read Full Overview

"Yolanda Maid of Burgundy" from Charles Major. American lawyer and novelist (1856-1913).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview