Love And Honor And The Siege Of Rhodes (1909)

D'Avenant Sir, William

ISBN 10: 1436538262 / ISBN 13: 9781436538268

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Love And Honor And The Siege Of Rhodes (1909)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1436538262
• ISBN 13: 9781436538268
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Love And Honor And The Siege Of Rhodes is a historical novel written by William D'Avenant in 1909. The story is set in the 16th century and revolves around the siege of Rhodes, an event that took place in 1522 when the Ottoman Empire attacked the island of Rhodes, which was under the control of the Knights Hospitaller.The novel follows the story of two knights, Sir Andrew Gray and Sir John Villiers, who are both in love with the same woman, the beautiful and virtuous Emilia. As the Ottoman army approaches the island, the knights must put aside their personal feelings and fight together to defend Rhodes.The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, as the knights engage in fierce battles against the Ottoman army, while also struggling with their own personal conflicts. The story also explores themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice, as the knights are forced to make difficult choices in order to protect their homeland and the people they love.Love And Honor And The Siege Of Rhodes is a classic historical novel that offers a vivid portrayal of the siege of Rhodes and the brave knights who fought to defend it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, adventure, and romance.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.