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G. A. Henty

 
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ISBN 10: 9364285336 ISBN 13: 9789364285339
Editorial: Repro India Limited, 2024

Sinopsis

"No Surrender: A Tale of the Rising in La Vendée" by G.A. Henty is a historical fiction novel set during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. The story unfolds in the region of La Vendée, where a counter-revolutionary movement rises against the French Republic’s revolutionary forces. At its core, the novel explores the heroic efforts of fictional characters amidst real historical events. Against the backdrop of fierce military campaigns and strategic battles, the protagonists demonstrate acts of bravery and heroism, embodying the spirit of resistance against revolutionary forces. Henty vividly portrays the social unrest and political intrigue of the era, capturing the tensions between revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries. The narrative delves into the complexities of loyalty and allegiance as characters navigate the shifting allegiances and ideological conflicts of the time. Through vivid descriptions of military engagements and the impact of revolution on society, "No Surrender" provides a compelling account of the challenges faced by those who fought for their beliefs during this pivotal moment in French history. The novel’s exploration of victory and defeat underscores the broader significance of the conflict within the context of the French Revolution, offering readers a deeper understanding of the human cost and historical legacy of the events in La Vendée.

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English author and war correspondent George Alfred Henty lived from 8 December 1832 to 16 November 1902. He is most well-known for his historical fiction and adventure books, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883), and in Freedom's Cause (1883). (1885). He was a British journalist who served as G. A. Henty's war correspondent. He was raised in Cambridge and finished his education there at Gonville and Caius College. He continued to cover important wars that followed, such as the Italian and Austro-Italian Wars. He wrote 122 books, most of which were geared toward young readers. He also wrote non-fiction, adult fiction, and short tales. In Henty's stories, the main character is a boy or young man who is going through a challenging situation. His characters are consistently low-key, astute, courageous, truthful, and resourceful with a lot of "pluck." The date was put at the bottom of the title page of each of Henty's 122 historical fiction works in their first printings.

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Editorial
Repro India Limited
Año de publicación
2024
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
9364285336
ISBN 13 
9789364285339
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
262
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