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A King's Pawn (1900)

A King's Pawn (1900)

Drummond, Hamilton

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ISBN10: 1164534394
ISBN13: 9781164534396
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A King's Pawn is a historical fiction novel written by Hamilton Drummond and published in 1900. The story is set in the 16th century and revolves around the life of John Knox, a Scottish clergyman who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. The novel follows Knox's journey from his humble beginnings as a tutor to the sons of a nobleman to becoming a leading figure in the Scottish Reformation.The story begins with Knox's return to Scotland after spending time in exile in England. He finds his country in a state of religious turmoil, with the Catholic Church holding a tight grip on the people. Knox becomes a vocal advocate for the Protestant cause and uses his sermons to rally the people against the Catholic Church.As Knox's influence grows, he becomes a target for the Catholic Church, and he must navigate the dangerous political landscape of 16th century Scotland. Along the way, he meets and befriends many historical figures, including Mary, Queen of Scots, and John Calvin.A King's Pawn is a well-researched and detailed novel that provides a vivid portrayal of life in 16th century Scotland. It is a compelling story of faith, courage, and political intrigue that will appeal to readers interested in historical fiction and the Protestant Reformation.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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