Young Henry of Navarre

by Heinrich Mann

Book Overview

Heinrich Mann's most acclaimed work is a spectacular epic that recounts the wars, political machinations, rival religious sects, and backstage plots that marked the birth of the French Republic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879519789
• ISBN13: 9780879519780
• Release Date: June 1986
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent

I became fascinated with this era in history after seeing the excellent movie Queen Margot again, and reading Susan Carroll's The Dark Queen and wanted something a bit more substantial. This book, found at a brooklyn stoop sale, did not disappoint... One of the best historical fiction novels I've ever read. Expansive, engaging and intelligent; the book only lacks a deep emotional layer and connection with Henry. Within the beauty of the book, you feel for his plight, you cheer for him, but ultimately Henry remains a figure from history, elusive and somewhat distant. Enigmatic, as perhaps the author intended...