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Historical Miniatures

Historical Miniatures

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Historical FiguresGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1419123874
ISBN13: 9781419123870
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.55 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Historical Miniatures is a collection of short stories written by the renowned Swedish author, August Strindberg. The book features a series of historical vignettes that explore different periods and events in world history, from ancient Greece to the Napoleonic Wars. Each story is a miniature masterpiece that captures the essence of the time period and brings to life the characters and events that shaped it. Strindberg's writing is both vivid and evocative, transporting the reader to another time and place with his rich descriptions and attention to detail. From battles and political intrigue to love and betrayal, Historical Miniatures is a fascinating journey through history that will captivate readers of all ages and interests. Whether you are a fan of historical fiction or simply enjoy well-crafted storytelling, this book is sure to delight and entertain.They became silent, as the sun rose and the heat increased. The low-growing tamarisk, wormwood, and soda-bushes afforded no shade. Wild fowl and larks were the only creatures that inhabited the waste. The herds of cattle, goats, and swine had disappeared, for Attila's army of half a million had eaten them up, and his horses had not left a single edible blade of grass.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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