The Birth of Roland is a historical fiction novel written by Maurice Hewlett. The book is set in the medieval period and tells the story of Roland, a legendary hero of France. The novel focuses on Roland's early life, from his birth to his youth, and his journey to become a knight. The story begins with the birth of Roland, who is born to a noble family in France. As he grows up, Roland shows a keen interest in fighting and chivalry. He is trained by his father and other knights in the art of combat and learns the importance of loyalty, honor, and bravery. As Roland grows older, he becomes a squire and serves under various knights. He proves himself to be a skilled fighter and earns the respect of his peers. Eventually, Roland is knighted and becomes a member of the court of Charlemagne, the King of France. The novel follows Roland's adventures as he fights against enemies of France, including the Saracens, who invade from the south. Roland becomes a key figure in the battle against the Saracens and eventually leads the French army to victory. Throughout the book, there are also elements of romance as Roland falls in love with a noblewoman named Aude. The Birth of Roland is a classic tale of heroism, chivalry, and adventure, and is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and medieval literature.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.
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Librería: California Books, Miami, FL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Nº de ref. del artículo: I-9781163584149
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