Historical vignettes, 1st series by Bernard Capes

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Author Capes, Bernard, 1854-1918
Title Historical vignettes, 1st series
Alternate Title Historical vignettes, first series
Original Publication United Kingdom: T. FISHER UNWIN, 1910.
Note Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents George I -- Fouquier-Tinville -- The Queen's nurse -- Louis XIV -- Napoleon -- Leonora of Toledo -- Charles IX -- The King's champion -- Queen Elizabeth -- Jane Shore -- The chaplain of the Tower -- Lady Godiva -- The hero of Waterloo -- Maid Marian -- Thomas Paine -- Fair Rosamond -- The Galilean -- The Borgia death -- "Dead man's plack" -- The executioner of Nantes -- The Lord Treasurer -- Margaret of Anjou -- "King Colley" -- The surgeon of Gough Square -- The Prior of St. Come -- Captain Macartney -- The Duc de Guise.
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Summary "Historical Vignettes, 1st Series" by Bernard Capes is a collection of historical sketches written in the early 20th century. This work presents a series of short narratives that delve into the lives of notable figures from various periods, including royalty and revolutionary figures, enhancing our understanding of their characters and historical contexts. The opening of the collection introduces several characters through engaging dialogues and vivid descriptions. For instance, in the vignette about George I, the narrative opens with a royal entourage coming to a halt as the king summons Captain von Gastein, evoking tension about their complex history and the past sorrows surrounding the king's estranged wife. This historical inquiry continues with the character of Fouquier-Tinville, depicted moments before his execution, who grapples with his own controversial past and seeks an instance of self-sacrifice amidst the chaos of the French Revolution. Through these narratives, the book captures pivotal moments that shaped history, highlighting emotional dilemmas faced by its characters in their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Short stories, English
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EBook-No. 70642
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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