What he loved above all else in the maternal edifice, that which aroused his soul, and made it open its poor wings... Was the Bells. He loved them, fondled them, talked to them, understood them.” on the night of the feast of fools, Quasimodo, the deformed hunchback bellringer of Notre-Dame, tries to attack the beautiful and compassionate gypsy street dancer, LA esmeralda, and is captured by the kingdom archers. At his trial the following day, when he is publicly flogged and begs for water,...

"Austria" by Frederic Shoberl is a captivating exploration of the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Austria. The book delves into the country's stunning landscapes, from the majestic Alps to the serene Danube River, while also highlighting its vibrant cities like Vienna and Salzburg. Shoberl's vivid descriptions and insightful observations bring to life the traditions, music, and art that define Austrian identity. Readers are invited to experience the charm of Austria through its ar...

The Bloody Reign of Napoleon assembles a capacious archive of Napoleonic war, empire, and memory, juxtaposing military analysis, diplomatic chronicle, memoir, biography, and battlefield testimony. Its range extends from strategic reflections on campaigns and command to intimate accounts of marching, privation, captivity, and the human cost of imperial ambition. Major episodes—including the Peninsular conflict, the Russian campaign, and Waterloo—emerge not as settled legends but as conteste...

"Narrative of the Most Remarkable Events" by Frederic Shoberl is a captivating exploration of significant historical occurrences that shaped the world. Shoberl, known for his engaging storytelling, presents a collection of events that range from political upheavals to cultural milestones. His narrative style draws readers into the heart of each event, providing not only facts but also the emotional and social contexts that surround them. This book serves as a valuable resource for those in...

Napoleonic Wars in History & Memories assembles a richly variegated archive of conflict, empire, and remembrance. Military analysis, campaign narrative, memoir, biography, political history, and literary re-creation illuminate the wars from the councils of power to the privations of the marching soldier. Accounts of Austerlitz, the Peninsular conflict, the Russian campaign, Waterloo, and exile coexist with reflections on strategy, leadership, national identity, and the human costs of conti...

The Rise and Fall of Napoleon assembles a capacious documentary and literary portrait of the Napoleonic age, tracing the transformation of revolutionary general into imperial ruler and defeated exile. Military analysis, memoir, biography, eyewitness recollection, political history, and romance-inflected narrative coexist here, illuminating battlefield strategy alongside courtly ceremony, private ambition, and the human costs of continental war. Vivid campaign narratives and reflections on ...

According to Wikipedia: "Napoleon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 5 May 1821) later known as Emperor Napoleon I, was a military and political leader of France whose actions shaped European politics in the early 19th century. Born in Corsica and trained as an artillery officer in mainland France, Bonaparte rose to prominence under the First French Republic and led successful campaigns against the First and Second Coalitions arrayed against France. In 1799, he staged a coup d'état and installed hi...

Set amid the riot, intrigue, and pageantry of medieval Paris, Victor Hugo’s masterful tale of heroism and adventure has been a perennial favorite since its first publication in 1831. It is the story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of the Notre Dame Cathedral, who falls in love with the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, who shows him kindness when no one else will. However, Esmeralda’s heart lies with someone else.When she is condemned as a witch by Claude Frollo, the tormented arch...

For over 1,000 years, tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table have enthralled people, among them Henry VIII and T. E. Lawrence. Proof of the Arthurian legend's timeless appeal is the fact that scarcely a year goes by without a new adaptation. Published in 1485, Sir Thomas Malory's epic poem Le Morte d'Arthur became the standard source for future Arthurian works such as Idylls of the King by Lord Tennyson and T.H. White's The Once and Future King.

Elegant, enigmatic Jay Gatsby yearns for his old love, the beautiful Daisy. But she is married to the insensitive if hugely successful Tom Buchanan, who won’t let her go despite having a mistress himself. In their wealthy haven, these beguiling lives are brought together by the innocent and entranced narrator, Nick until their decadent deceits spill into violence and tragedy. Part morality tale, part fairy tale, The Great Gatsby is the consummate novel of the Jazz Age. Its tenderness and p...

Revered by Dickens and Sir Walter Scott, Tobias Smollett is a writer seldom read nowadays, although he is responsible for some of the greatest literary works of the Eighteenth-Century. This comprehensive eBook offers Smollett's complete fictional works, with rare texts, beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Smollett's life and works* Concise introductions to the nov...

The second volume in the Nobel Prize winner's biography of John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough: "The greatest historical work written in our century" (Leo Strauss).After the defeat of the Conservative government in the 1929 general election, Winston S. Churchill entered a period of political exile; a time he referred to as "the wilderness years." It was during this time that Churchill began his work on Marlborough: His Life and Times, widely consider...