Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 52 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer The Last of the Barons — Volume 07 Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. This eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "The Last of the Barons — Volume 07" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. This installment delves into the tumultuous events surrounding the Wars of the Roses, particularly focusing on the power struggles and conflicts between the nobles and the crown in England. The narrative prominently features key historical figures, including King Edward IV and the Earl of Warwick, examining themes of loyalty, rebellion, and the complexities of political relationships. The opening of the book introduces us to a moment of high tension as powerful factions within England respond to a popular rebellion led by Robin of Redesdale. Lord Hastings arrives to inform the king that he is needed urgently in the council chamber, where the atmosphere is charged with preparation for war against the insurgents. Edward IV stands ready, his demeanor shifting from casual to authoritative as he faces this rebellion not only from peasants but also nobility dissatisfaction, particularly against the Woodvilles. The scene sets the stage for conflict, both on the battlefield and within the complexities of court politics, as Edward grapples with the loyalty of his lords and the weight of imminent war. The tension escalates as various characters express their misgivings about the king's actions and the overarching influence of the popular discontent, hinting at the larger themes of loyalty and betrayal that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Great Britain -- History -- Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485 -- Fiction Warwick, Richard Neville, Earl of, 1428-1471 -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 162969 162853 2024-10-04T04:10:57.717737 2023-10-04T04:51:06.580925 text/html text/html 162962 162846 2024-10-04T04:10:57.949753 2023-10-04T04:51:06.726961 text/html text/html 139906 2024-10-04T04:11:04.160188 application/epub+zip 140749 2024-10-04T04:11:01.073722 application/epub+zip 128679 2024-10-04T04:10:59.854755 application/epub+zip 295113 2024-10-04T04:11:06.528151 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 280009 2024-10-04T04:11:03.412146 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237484 2022-09-04T07:04:19.749410 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147044 147003 2024-10-04T04:10:57.448705 2023-10-04T04:51:06.401991 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 142086 2020-12-30T19:42:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 57959 2020-12-30T19:42:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20024 2024-10-04T04:11:06.649182 application/rdf+xml 16565 2024-10-04T04:11:00.399759 image/jpeg 4107 2024-10-04T04:11:00.132743 image/jpeg 140164 2024-10-04T04:10:57.965689 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia