The Brothers A Tale Of The Fronde - Hardcover

""The Brothers: A Tale of the Fronde"" is a historical novel written by Henry William Herbert. The story is set in 17th-century France during the Fronde, a series of civil wars that occurred between 1648 and 1653. The novel follows the lives of two brothers, Gaston and Louis, who come from a noble family. Gaston is a soldier, while Louis is a scholar. Their paths diverge when Gaston becomes involved in the Fronde, fighting on the side of the rebels against the monarchy. Meanwhile, Louis remains loyal to the king and becomes embroiled in court politics. The novel explores themes of family loyalty, political intrigue, and the struggle for power in a time of upheaval. The book provides a vivid depiction of life in 17th-century France, including the lavish court of Louis XIV and the brutal realities of war. Overall, ""The Brothers: A Tale of the Fronde"" is a gripping historical novel that will appeal to readers interested in French history, political intrigue, and family drama.The east grew pale, the morning broke brightly, and, like a harbinger of happy tidings, the great sun heaved his rim above the horizon, shooting his slant rays over field and forest, which glittered, in their frosty garb, as if they had been sprinkled with diamonds. It was a season and a scene to cheer the most despondent, and to wake reflection in the most worldly mind. At this instant, however-- although their influence was not without its effect in still further dispelling the gloom which had a little while before so completely veiled my mental horizon.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.