The Cross and the Dragon Or Light in the Broad East
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ISBN10: 1169353819
ISBN13: 9781169353817
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 514
Weight: 2.43
Height: 1.13 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781169353817
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 514
Weight: 2.43
Height: 1.13 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Cross and the Dragon Or Light in the Broad East is a historical fiction novel written by B.C. Henry. The book takes readers on a journey through the 7th century, following the story of a young Anglo-Saxon warrior named Aldred. Aldred is a devout Christian who is sent on a mission to the Far East to spread the word of God and convert the pagans. The novel is set during a time when Christianity was rapidly spreading across Europe, and Aldred finds himself caught up in the political and religious conflicts that were taking place during this time. He also finds himself falling in love with a beautiful pagan princess named Rowena, which complicates his mission even further.As Aldred navigates the dangerous and treacherous landscape of the Far East, he must confront his own beliefs and values, and decide whether or not he is willing to risk everything to spread the word of God. Along the way, he encounters a cast of fascinating and complex characters, including powerful rulers, cunning politicians, and fierce warriors.The Cross and the Dragon Or Light in the Broad East is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of faith, love, and redemption. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, religious history, or the clash of cultures.1885. The title of this book indicates the nature of its contents. The dragon is the national emblem of China; it plays an important part in political, literary and social life. The throne of China is the Dragon Throne; the national ensign is the yellow flag with a blue dragon; the scholar leaps the Dragon Gate when he passes a successful examination. Interwoven with so many of their beliefs and customs, the dragon become the symbol of all that is peculiarly Chinese, as the cross is the symbol of all that is Christian. Illustrated.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.
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