Publisher's Synopsis
The Duke of Alba in Flanders V1: Or The Amnesty is a historical novel set in the sixteenth century, written by Charles F. Ellerman and first published in 1844. The book follows the story of the Duke of Alba, a Spanish nobleman who served as a military commander in the Netherlands during the reign of King Philip II of Spain. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Dutch Revolt, a period of political and religious conflict in the Netherlands between the Protestant rebels and the Catholic Spanish forces. The Duke of Alba is depicted as a complex character, torn between his loyalty to the Spanish crown and his sympathy for the plight of the Dutch people. The novel explores themes of power, loyalty, betrayal, and redemption, as the Duke of Alba struggles to navigate the treacherous political landscape of the Netherlands. The book is the first volume in a two-part series, and is a vivid and engaging portrayal of a pivotal moment in European history.In Two 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.
