The Story Of Roland And The Peers Of Charlemagne (1913) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164318125)

The Story Of Roland And The Peers Of Charlemagne is a historical fiction novel written by James Baldwin and originally published in 1913. The book is based on the epic poem ""The Song of Roland"" and follows the story of Roland, a brave knight in the service of Charlemagne, the King of the Franks.The novel is set in the 8th century and tells the tale of the Battle of Roncevaux Pass, where Roland and his fellow knights are ambushed by the Saracens, a group of Muslim warriors. The story is filled with action, adventure, and heroism as Roland and his peers fight to defend their homeland and their king.The book also explores themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice, as the characters are forced to make difficult choices and face the consequences of their actions. Baldwin's writing style is engaging and descriptive, bringing the characters and the world they inhabit to life.Overall, The Story Of Roland And The Peers Of Charlemagne is a classic tale of chivalry and bravery that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and epic poetry alike.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.

Author: James Baldwin
ISBN-10: 1164318128
ISBN-13: 9781164318125
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 286
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d