King Eric And The Outlaws V1 Or The Throne, The Church, And The People In The Thirteenth Century (1843)

King Eric and the Outlaws V1: Or The Throne, The Church, and The People in the Thirteenth Century is a historical fiction novel written by Danish author Bernhard Severin Ingemann and first published in 1843. The story is set in the 13th century and follows the reign of King Eric IV of Denmark, who faces opposition from both the church and the people. The novel explores themes of power, religion, and social justice.The story begins with King Eric IV ascending to the throne after the death of his father, King Abel. However, Eric's reign is not without challenges. The church, led by Archbishop Jakob Erlandsen, opposes Eric's rule and seeks to undermine his power. Additionally, the common people of Denmark are unhappy with Eric's policies and begin to rebel against him.Amidst this turmoil, a group of outlaws emerges, led by the charismatic and enigmatic Knud Lavard. The outlaws initially seek to overthrow Eric and take the throne for themselves, but as the story progresses, their motivations become more complex. They begin to see themselves as champions of the people, fighting against the corrupt church and the oppressive monarchy.As the conflict between Eric and the outlaws intensifies, the novel explores the themes of power, justice, and religion. Ingemann portrays Eric as a flawed but sympathetic character, struggling to maintain his grip on power in the face of overwhelming opposition. Meanwhile, the outlaws are depicted as complex and multifaceted characters, driven by a desire for justice but also prone to violence and extremism.Overall, King Eric and the Outlaws V1: Or The Throne, The Church, and The People in the Thirteenth Century is a gripping and thought-provoking historical novel that offers a nuanced portrayal of power and politics in medieval Denmark.In Three Volumes.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.