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The Man in the Iron Mask is the name given to an unidentified prisoner who was arrested in 1669 or 1670 and subsequently held in a number of French prisons, including the Bastille and the Fortress of Pignerol (modern Pinerolo, Italy). Recent research suggests that his name might have been "Eustache Dauger", but this still has not been completely proven. He was held in the custody of the same jailer, Benigne Dauvergne de Saint-Mars, for a period of 34 years. He died on 19 November 1703 under the name "Marchioly", during the reign of Louis XIV of France (16431715). Since no one ever saw his face because it was hidden by a mask of black velvet cloth, the true identity of the prisoner remains a mystery even today; it has been extensively debated by historians, and various theories have been expounded in numerous books and films. Writer and philosopher Voltaire claimed in the second edition of his Questions sur lEncyclopedie (published in 1771) that the prisoner wore a mask made of iron rather than of cloth, and that he was the older, illegitimate brother of Louis XIV. In the late 1840s, writer Alexandre Dumas elaborated on the story in the novel The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later, the final installment of his classic DArtagnan saga: here the prisoner is forced to wear an iron mask and is Louis XIVs identical twin. Dumas also presented a review of the popular theories about the prisoner extant in his time in the chapter "Lhomme au masque de fer" in the sixth volume of his Crimes Celebres. What little is known about the historical Man in the Iron Mask is based mainly on correspondence between Saint-Mars and his superiors in Paris. [...]

The Man in the Iron Mask is the name given to an unidentified prisoner who was arrested in 1669 or 1670 and subsequently held in a number of French prisons, including the Bastille and the Fortress of Pignerol (modern Pinerolo, Italy). Recent research suggests that his name might have been "Eustache Dauger", but this still has not been completely proven. He was held in the custody of the same jailer, Benigne Dauvergne de Saint-Mars, for a period of 34 years. He died on 19 November 1703 under the name "Marchioly", during the reign of Louis XIV of France (16431715). Since no one ever saw his face because it was hidden by a mask of black velvet cloth, the true identity of the prisoner remains a mystery even today; it has been extensively debated by historians, and various theories have been expounded in numerous books and films. Writer and philosopher Voltaire claimed in the second edition of his Questions sur lEncyclopedie (published in 1771) that the prisoner wore a mask made of iron rather than of cloth, and that he was the older, illegitimate brother of Louis XIV. In the late 1840s, writer Alexandre Dumas elaborated on the story in the novel The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later, the final installment of his classic DArtagnan saga: here the prisoner is forced to wear an iron mask and is Louis XIVs identical twin. Dumas also presented a review of the popular theories about the prisoner extant in his time in the chapter "Lhomme au masque de fer" in the sixth volume of his Crimes Celebres. What little is known about the historical Man in the Iron Mask is based mainly on correspondence between Saint-Mars and his superiors in Paris. [...]

The novel tells the stories of an orphaned boy from Virginia, Jim Burden, and the elder daughter in a family of Bohemian immigrants, Ántonia Shimerda, who are each brought as children to be pioneers in Nebraska towards the end of the 19th century. Both the pioneers, who first break the prairie sod for farming, as well as of the harsh but fertile land itself, feature in this American novel. The first year in the very new place leaves strong impressions in both children, affecting them lifelong.

Zane Greys The Border Legion is a classic Western novel that follows the thrilling adventures of Jim Cleve as he joins an infamous band of outlaws known as the Border Legion. Greys vivid descriptions of the untamed landscapes and the harsh realities of life on the frontier immerse the reader in an action-packed tale of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. The books fast-paced narrative and dynamic characters reflect Greys talent for crafting gripping stories that capture the essence of the American West. With its exploration of themes such as justice, morality, and the consequences of ones actions, The Border Legion remains a timeless example of Western literature. Zane Grey, a prolific author renowned for his contributions to the Western genre, drew inspiration for The Border Legion from his own experiences exploring the rugged terrain and meeting colorful characters of the American West. His keen understanding of the complexities of human nature and the allure of the frontier landscape shines through in this captivating novel. For readers seeking an enthralling tale of adventure, honor, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of the Wild West, The Border Legion is a must-read. Zane Greys masterful storytelling and authentic portrayal of Western life make this novel a compelling choice for fans of classic literature and Western fiction.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise that was written during the 6th century BC by Sun Tzu. Composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare, it has long been praised as the definitive work on military strategies and tactics of its time.The Art of War is one of the oldest books on military strategy in the world. It is the first and one of the most successful works on strategy and has had a huge influence on Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, and beyond. Sun Tzu was the first to recognize the importance of positioning in strategy and that position is affected both by objective conditions in the physical environment and the subjective opinions of competitive actors in that environment. He taught that strategy was not planning in the sense of working through a to-do list, but rather that it requires quick and appropriate responses to changing conditions.

The novel tells the stories of an orphaned boy from Virginia, Jim Burden, and the elder daughter in a family of Bohemian immigrants, Ántonia Shimerda, who are each brought as children to be pioneers in Nebraska towards the end of the 19th century. Both the pioneers, who first break the prairie sod for farming, as well as of the harsh but fertile land itself, feature in this American novel. The first year in the very new place leaves strong impressions in both children, affecting them lifelong.

The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles advocating the ratification of the United States Constitution. Seventy-seven of the essays were published serially in The Independent Journal and The New York Packet between October 1787 and August 1788. A compilation of these and eight others, called The Federalist, was published in 1788 by J. and A. McLean.The Federalist Papers serve as a primary source for interpretation of the Constitution, as they outline the philosophy and motivation of the proposed system of government. The authors of the Federalist Papers wanted to both influence the vote in favor of ratification and shape future interpretations of the Constitution. According to historian Richard B. Morris, they are an "incomparable exposition of the Constitution, a classic in political science unsurpassed in both breadth and depth by the product of any later American writer."

The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles advocating the ratification of the United States Constitution. Seventy-seven of the essays were published serially in The Independent Journal and The New York Packet between October 1787 and August 1788. A compilation of these and eight others, called The Federalist, was published in 1788 by J. and A. McLean.The Federalist Papers serve as a primary source for interpretation of the Constitution, as they outline the philosophy and motivation of the proposed system of government. The authors of the Federalist Papers wanted to both influence the vote in favor of ratification and shape future interpretations of the Constitution. According to historian Richard B. Morris, they are an "incomparable exposition of the Constitution, a classic in political science unsurpassed in both breadth and depth by the product of any later American writer."

Un libro de aventuras, de ficción y de historia. En la actualidad el guardián de la torre les mandará una misión importante a los cinco paterneros con el fin de liberar las almas de sus antepasado. Los cinco paterneros son un grupo de niños de once años. deberan cruzar los pasadizos subterraneos, enfrentarse a todos sus miedos. Si no lo consiguen sus familias y los vecinos de Paterna caeran en el abismo de las tinieblas, sufriendo una maldicion.

Cuento incluído del libro Cuentos de soldados y civilesLaertes editorial se complace en presentar la edición más completa posible del conjunto de relatos Cuentos de soldados y civiles, del legendario escritor norteamericano Ambrose Bierce, con un interesantisimo prefacio del editor y traductor de esta obra, Emili Olcina.De un humor corrosivo solo comparable al de Wilde, eslabon imprescindible entre Edgar Allan Poe y Lovecraft, Bierce ha pasado por meritos propios a la categoria de escritor de culto.

Cuento incluído del libro Cuentos de soldados y civilesLaertes editorial se complace en presentar la edición más completa posible del conjunto de relatos Cuentos de soldados y civiles, del legendario escritor norteamericano Ambrose Bierce, con un interesantisimo prefacio del editor y traductor de esta obra, Emili Olcina.De un humor corrosivo solo comparable al de Wilde, eslabon imprescindible entre Edgar Allan Poe y Lovecraft, Bierce ha pasado por meritos propios a la categoria de escritor de culto.

Cuento incluído del libro Cuentos de soldados y civilesLaertes editorial se complace en presentar la edición más completa posible del conjunto de relatos Cuentos de soldados y civiles, del legendario escritor norteamericano Ambrose Bierce, con un interesantisimo prefacio del editor y traductor de esta obra, Emili Olcina.De un humor corrosivo solo comparable al de Wilde, eslabon imprescindible entre Edgar Allan Poe y Lovecraft, Bierce ha pasado por meritos propios a la categoria de escritor de culto.

Cuento incluído del libro "Cuentos de soldados y civiles"Laertes editorial se complace en presentar la edición más completa posible del conjunto de relatos Cuentos de soldados y civiles, del legendario escritor norteamericano Ambrose Bierce, con un interesantisimo prefacio del editor y traductor de esta obra, Emili Olcina.De un humor corrosivo solo comparable al de Wilde, eslabon imprescindible entre Edgar Allan Poe y Lovecraft, Bierce ha pasado por meritos propios a la categoria de escritor de culto.

Cuento incluído del libro "Cuentos de soldados y civiles"Laertes editorial se complace en presentar la edición más completa posible del conjunto de relatos "Cuentos de soldados y civiles", del legendario escritor norteamericano Ambrose Bierce, con un interesantisimo prefacio del editor y traductor de esta obra, Emili Olcina.De un humor corrosivo solo comparable al de Wilde, eslabon imprescindible entre Edgar Allan Poe y Lovecraft, Bierce ha pasado por meritos propios a la categoria de escritor de culto.

El Zarco está considerada como una de las cumbres de la narrativa mexicana. Es una novela que se desarrolla en el Estado de Morelos y narra hechos ficticios que tienen lugar en un contexto histórico preciso: la Guerra de Reforma. El argumento gira en torno a la figura de un bandolero tan seductor como cruel cuyas fechorias lo han vuelto celebre en toda la region. El libro combina con fortuna lo epico y lo melodramatico, ademas de ofrecer un retrato costumbrista de la vida en Mexico durante el ultimo tercio del siglo XIX. Los lances romanticos, las aventuras y las intrigas que narra el autor hacen de la obra una pieza sumamente amena que disfrutaran los lectores de todas las edades.

El saludo de las brujas, de Emilia Pardo Bazán, relata una historia de amor apasionado. En esta novela hay intrigas, conspiraciones, ambiciones y el París de los hugonotes…Ercolani, es el fastuoso es

¡Este libro contiene un indice interactivo que harán la lectura un verdadero placer!Continuación de El Papa del Mar, en la que se da inicio a la historia amorosa que liga a Claudio Borja, un joven poeta valenciano, y Rosaura Salcedo, una rica dama argentina, esta novela en la que prosiguen sus avatares puede leerse perfectamente, sin embargo, como novela suelta. Si en la anterior era Claudio quien introducia la accion paralela narrando a Rosaura la historia del cismatico Benedicto XIII, "el Papa Luna", aqui es Baltasar Figueras, tio de Claudio, quien evoca vivamente el ascenso y apogeo de los Borgia en la Roma del siglo xv, una ciudad "postrada A los pies de Venus, divinidad despertada despues de tantos siglos de sueño mortal".

¡Este libro contiene un indice interactivo que harán la lectura un verdadero placer!Se desarrolla durante Guerra de Secesión de los Estados Unidos en el Río del Búho al norte del Estado de Alabama.Un hacendado sureño, Peyton Farquhar, se entera por un soldado presuntamente confederado de que el ejercito federal ha llegado de los limites del pueblo en que habita con su esposa y sus hijos y que ha reconstruido la linea ferrea para tratar de entrar en la poblacion. Los federados han dictado una orden que prohibe cualquier acto civil de sabotaje contra la recien rehabilitada linea ferrea bajo pena de muerte...

¡Este libro contiene un indice interactivo que harán la lectura un verdadero placer!Altamirano, presenta en su libro a dos figuras contrapuestas: un militar liberal, ateo, perteneciente a las fuerzas politicas triunfantes, y a un cura catolico español, que se muestra un poco temeroso por la hostilidad con que suponia iba a ser tratado por el capitan anticlerical. El encuentro de los dos hombres se da en una aldea perdida en plena montaña, cuando uno va de camino hacia su curato y el otro mas alla, hacia la ciudad que es su punto de destino, les hace cambiar unas cuantas palabras como compañeros de viaje.Transcurren por esos dias las fiestas navideñas, y al llegar al pueblo del cura, este le ofrece hospedaje al capitan, que lo acepta agradecido. El huesped puede observar de cerca al sacerdote y la obra que realiza en union del maestro de escuela y del alcalde, autoridad elegida libremente por sus convecinos. Lo que fue simple conocimiento se transforma en amistad, cosa que da lugar a que el militar y el cura hablen francamente de la guerra cruel entablada entre los intransigentes de ambos bandos: el catolico reaccionario y el democratico radical.Ignacio M. Altamirano presenta un cuadro patriarcal, sin duda amanerado, de la existencia en aquel pueblo, donde, aunque pobres, todos sus habitantes son casi felices porque poseen un alma sana como su cuerpo y desconocen las luchas de los partidos, las intrigas y las ambiciones. La moraleja, por asi decirlo, es que la paz y el mutuo respeto son los elementos esenciales para una estrecha cooperacion entre los hombres, cuyos frutos serian provechosos para todos.El cura español y el militar mexicano acaban coincidiendo en ideas fundamentales sociales y humanas.Altamirano, tomando una actitud conciliatoria y contemporizadora, expresada en esta ingenua narracion, quiso apaciguar pasiones, muy vivas en aquel entonces en el pueblo mexicano, que acababa de sufrir una cruenta guerra civil.

¡Este libro contiene un indice interactivo que harán la lectura un verdadero placer!El príncipe y el mendigo, también traducida como Príncipe y mendigo es una novela escrita por Mark Twain. Fue publicada por primera vez en Canada en 1881 antes de ser publicada en los Estados Unidos en 1882. Es la primera novela historica del autor. Ambientada en 1547, cuenta la historia de dos niños de apariencia fisica identica: Tom Canty, un mendigo que vive con su padre cruel en Offal Court, Londres, y el principe Eduardo, hijo de Enrique VIII de Inglaterra.