| Author |
Samarow, Gregor, 1829-1903 |
| Title |
For Sceptre and Crown: A Romance of the Present Time. Vol. 2 (of 2)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
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| Summary |
"For Sceptre and Crown: A Romance of the Present Time. Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Gregor Samarow is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story likely unfolds during a tumultuous period in European history, focusing on military events, diplomacy, and personal struggles. The narrative explores the experiences of various characters amidst the backdrop of war, particularly centering on King George V and his army during a conflict with Prussia. At the start of this volume, the reader is immersed in a scene filled with anticipation as the Hanoverian army awaits orders to march into battle against a formidable Prussian force. Generals and soldiers express impatience and frustration as the army prepares for an offensive, highlighting the tension and urgency of the situation. The king's strategic decisions are called into question by his advisors, as negotiations with Prussian forces unfold. The opening sets the stage for an unfolding military drama filled with dilemmas that test loyalties and leadership while capturing the broader implications of war on personal and national levels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Austro-Prussian War, 1866 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37724 |
| Release Date |
Oct 11, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 30, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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