A sharp, satirical tale set in the early 1700s that sheds bright light on courtly manners and military life alike.
Enjoy a brisk, witty ride through a turning point of English history.
In Catherine: A Story, Thackeray introduces a world where recruiting parties, camp life, and social gossip mingle with bold literary humor. The opening pages place the action in a vivid past—a time of war, shifting loyalties, and quick, telling character sketches. The narrative follows figures like veteran soldiers and ambitious officers as they navigate fame, fortune, and the temptations of public life.
This edition presents the story alongside Thackeray’s long-running, colorfully drawn portraits of society—peers, innkeepers, merchants, and the gossiping world that surrounds them. Read for the prose’s sly observations, lively pace, and the way humor exposes vanity and virtue in equal measure.
Ideal for readers who enjoy keen humor, atmospheric historical fiction, and Thackeray’s enduring storytelling craft.
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Mark Twain once famously said "there was but one solitary thing about the past worth remembering, and that was the fact that it is past and can't be restored."Ê Well, over recent years, The British Library, working with Microsoft has embarked on an ambitious programme to digitise its collection of 19th century books.
There are now 65,000Ê titles availableÊ (that's an incredible 25 million pages) of material ranging from works by famous names such asÊ Dickens, Trollope and Hardy as well as many forgotten literary gems , all of which can now be printed on demand and purchased right here on Amazon.
Further information on The British Library and its digitisation programme can be found on The British Library website.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book invites readers into the enthralling tale of two unscrupulous military men seeking glory amidst the conflicts of the early 18th century. Set against the backdrop of Queen Anne's reign and the War of the Spanish Succession, the story delves into the themes of morality, love, ambition, and the darker aspects of human nature. The author vividly portrays the era's socio-political dynamics, from the struggles of ordinary folk to the decadent lifestyles of the aristocracy. The narrative unravels with unexpected twists as the protagonists navigate treacherous alliances and moral dilemmas. Through their journey, the book raises profound questions about the price of victory, the allure of power, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Ultimately, this captivating tale serves as a timeless meditation on the complexities of war and the enduring search for redemption. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334536106_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334536106
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334536106
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)