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Title: I Will Maintain
Note: Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "I Will Maintain" by Marjorie Bowen is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around John de Witt, a prominent figure in the politics of the Dutch Republic, as he navigates the complexities of governance while mentoring the young Prince William of Orange. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and the struggles of a republic at odds with its royal lineage, as tensions arise from competing political factions. The opening of the novel presents John de Witt in a moment of deliberation with Sir William Temple, discussing the precarious state of the young prince's position and the intrigues that threaten their republic. De Witt expresses his deep sense of responsibility and commitment to the ideals of the republic, while grappling with the rising influence of the Orange party, represented by a prince whom he is both educating and safeguarding. The scene is marked by a palpable tension as the secretary Florent van Mander observes the intricate dynamics between De Witt and the prince, reflecting his ambitions and doubts about the future of their political landscape. The reader is introduced to a world teetering on the brink of conflict, underscoring each character's motivations and the overarching struggle for power within a fragile state. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bowen, Marjorie, 1888-1952
EBook No.: 53549
Published: Nov 18, 2016
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: Netherlands -- History -- 1648-1714 -- Fiction
Subject: William III, King of England, 1650-1702 -- Fiction
Subject: Netherlands -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: I Will Maintain
Note: Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "I Will Maintain" by Marjorie Bowen is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around John de Witt, a prominent figure in the politics of the Dutch Republic, as he navigates the complexities of governance while mentoring the young Prince William of Orange. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and the struggles of a republic at odds with its royal lineage, as tensions arise from competing political factions. The opening of the novel presents John de Witt in a moment of deliberation with Sir William Temple, discussing the precarious state of the young prince's position and the intrigues that threaten their republic. De Witt expresses his deep sense of responsibility and commitment to the ideals of the republic, while grappling with the rising influence of the Orange party, represented by a prince whom he is both educating and safeguarding. The scene is marked by a palpable tension as the secretary Florent van Mander observes the intricate dynamics between De Witt and the prince, reflecting his ambitions and doubts about the future of their political landscape. The reader is introduced to a world teetering on the brink of conflict, underscoring each character's motivations and the overarching struggle for power within a fragile state. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bowen, Marjorie, 1888-1952
EBook No.: 53549
Published: Nov 18, 2016
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: Netherlands -- History -- 1648-1714 -- Fiction
Subject: William III, King of England, 1650-1702 -- Fiction
Subject: Netherlands -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.