Battle Of The Standard: A Legend Of The Days Of King Stephen (1876)

The Battle Of The Standard: A Legend Of The Days Of King Stephen (1876) is a historical novel written by William Alfred Gibbs. The book is set in the 12th century during the reign of King Stephen in England. The story revolves around the Battle of the Standard, which took place in 1138 between the English and the Scots. The book is based on the legend of the battle and follows the lives of several characters who are caught up in the conflict. The protagonist of the story is a young Englishman named Alan, who is forced to fight in the battle against his will. The book explores themes of loyalty, honor, and betrayal, and provides a vivid portrayal of medieval life in England. The Battle Of The Standard: A Legend Of The Days Of King Stephen is a gripping and engaging historical novel that is sure to captivate readers with its rich characters and compelling storyline.In Seven Parts.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.