ISBN: 2940157332563

Quentin Durward is Walter Scott's historical novel depicting the fierce rivalries among monarchs in the late Middle Ages.Our protagonist amid the power plays is the titular Quentin Durwar… Meer...

Quentin Durward is Walter Scott's historical novel depicting the fierce rivalries among monarchs in the late Middle Ages.Our protagonist amid the power plays is the titular Quentin Durward. Falling into the service of Louis XI as a Garde Ã?cossaise (Scottish Guard) owing to his excellent archery skills, the young Scot bears witness to and is involved with the internecine intrigues and plotting ensuing between the King of France and the various nobles he views as mistrustful. A staunch royalist with loyalty for his benefactor, Quentin must heroically defend the monarch against would-be challengers to the throne and the king's authority. Throughout his adventures, Quentin fends off various dangers and perils, in a world where a single misstep can mean the gallows. As well as being a capable and nimble-footed combatant, Quentin has ambitions to win - through gallantry and surefooted combat - a French noblewoman's hand in marriage. Quentin hopes that by learning the customs of courtship, and with the support of his allies, he may accomplish this seldom-heard of feat. At the time of setting in 1468, the world was on the cusp of dramatic change in the face of flourishing trade and the Renaissance which was dramatically underway in Italy. In the face of this social change and newfound prosperity, which saw a rise in the number of people taking up professions, the old order of feudalism and vassalage was crumbling. These economic realities precluded the vying for power which characterised the 15th century in England, France and elsewhere. For its adventurism and drama involving the high society of France, Quentin Durward has been adapted for the silver screen and the stage multiple times. Although not entirely accurate to history, the novel is generally well-regarded in the modern day for its swashbuckling escapades and accessible, lively style. Digital Content>E-books>Classics>Coll Classics>Coll Classics, Pantianos Classics Digital >16<

ISBN: 2940157332563

Quentin Durward is Walter Scott's historical novel depicting the fierce rivalries among monarchs in the late Middle Ages.Our protagonist amid the power plays is the titular Quentin Durwar… Meer...

Quentin Durward is Walter Scott's historical novel depicting the fierce rivalries among monarchs in the late Middle Ages.Our protagonist amid the power plays is the titular Quentin Durward. Falling into the service of Louis XI as a Garde Écossaise (Scottish Guard) owing to his excellent archery skills, the young Scot bears witness to and is involved with the internecine intrigues and plotting ensuing between the King of France and the various nobles he views as mistrustful. A staunch royalist with loyalty for his benefactor, Quentin must heroically defend the monarch against would-be challengers to the throne and the king's authority. Throughout his adventures, Quentin fends off various dangers and perils, in a world where a single misstep can mean the gallows. As well as being a capable and nimble-footed combatant, Quentin has ambitions to win - through gallantry and surefooted combat - a French noblewoman's hand in marriage. Quentin hopes that by learning the customs of courtship, and with the support of his allies, he may accomplish this seldom-heard of feat. At the time of setting in 1468, the world was on the cusp of dramatic change in the face of flourishing trade and the Renaissance which was dramatically underway in Italy. In the face of this social change and newfound prosperity, which saw a rise in the number of people taking up professions, the old order of feudalism and vassalage was crumbling. These economic realities precluded the vying for power which characterised the 15th century in England, France and elsewhere. For its adventurism and drama involving the high society of France, Quentin Durward has been adapted for the silver screen and the stage multiple times. Although not entirely accurate to history, the novel is generally well-regarded in the modern day for its swashbuckling escapades and accessible, lively style. Digital Content>E-books>Classics>Coll Classics>Coll Classics, Pantianos Classics Digital >16<

ISBN: 2940157332563

Quentin Durward is Walter Scott's historical novel depicting the fierce rivalries among monarchs in the late Middle Ages.Our protagonist amid the power plays is the titular Quentin Durwar… Meer...

Quentin Durward is Walter Scott's historical novel depicting the fierce rivalries among monarchs in the late Middle Ages.Our protagonist amid the power plays is the titular Quentin Durward. Falling into the service of Louis XI as a Garde Ã?cossaise (Scottish Guard) owing to his excellent archery skills, the young Scot bears witness to and is involved with the internecine intrigues and plotting ensuing between the King of France and the various nobles he views as mistrustful. A staunch royalist with loyalty for his benefactor, Quentin must heroically defend the monarch against would-be challengers to the throne and the king's authority. Throughout his adventures, Quentin fends off various dangers and perils, in a world where a single misstep can mean the gallows. As well as being a capable and nimble-footed combatant, Quentin has ambitions to win - through gallantry and surefooted combat - a French noblewoman's hand in marriage. Quentin hopes that by learning the customs of courtship, and with the support of his allies, he may accomplish this seldom-heard of feat. At the time of setting in 1468, the world was on the cusp of dramatic change in the face of flourishing trade and the Renaissance which was dramatically underway in Italy. In the face of this social change and newfound prosperity, which saw a rise in the number of people taking up professions, the old order of feudalism and vassalage was crumbling. These economic realities precluded the vying for power which characterised the 15th century in England, France and elsewhere. For its adventurism and drama involving the high society of France, Quentin Durward has been adapted for the silver screen and the stage multiple times. Although not entirely accurate to history, the novel is generally well-regarded in the modern day for its swashbuckling escapades and accessible, lively style. Digital Content>E-books>Literature>Literature>Literature, Pantianos Classics Digital >16<

ISBN: 2940157332563

Quentin Durward is Walter Scott's historical novel depicting the fierce rivalries among monarchs in the late Middle Ages.Our protagonist amid the power plays is the titular Quentin Durwar… Meer...

Quentin Durward is Walter Scott's historical novel depicting the fierce rivalries among monarchs in the late Middle Ages.Our protagonist amid the power plays is the titular Quentin Durward. Falling into the service of Louis XI as a Garde Écossaise (Scottish Guard) owing to his excellent archery skills, the young Scot bears witness to and is involved with the internecine intrigues and plotting ensuing between the King of France and the various nobles he views as mistrustful. A staunch royalist with loyalty for his benefactor, Quentin must heroically defend the monarch against would-be challengers to the throne and the king's authority. Throughout his adventures, Quentin fends off various dangers and perils, in a world where a single misstep can mean the gallows. As well as being a capable and nimble-footed combatant, Quentin has ambitions to win - through gallantry and surefooted combat - a French noblewoman's hand in marriage. Quentin hopes that by learning the customs of courtship, and with the support of his allies, he may accomplish this seldom-heard of feat. At the time of setting in 1468, the world was on the cusp of dramatic change in the face of flourishing trade and the Renaissance which was dramatically underway in Italy. In the face of this social change and newfound prosperity, which saw a rise in the number of people taking up professions, the old order of feudalism and vassalage was crumbling. These economic realities precluded the vying for power which characterised the 15th century in England, France and elsewhere. For its adventurism and drama involving the high society of France, Quentin Durward has been adapted for the silver screen and the stage multiple times. Although not entirely accurate to history, the novel is generally well-regarded in the modern day for its swashbuckling escapades and accessible, lively style. Digital Content>E-books>Literature>Literature>Literature, Pantianos Classics Digital >16<

ISBN: 2940157332563

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