Publisher's Synopsis
""A Gentle Knight Of Old Brandenburg"" is a historical novel written by Charles Major and published in 1909. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young nobleman named Karl von Schenk who is sent to the court of King Frederick William I of Brandenburg. Karl is a gentle and kind-hearted person who is not suited to the rough and tumble world of court politics. However, he soon finds himself caught up in the intrigues and machinations of the court, and must navigate a dangerous path to survive. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Elsa, but their love is threatened by the jealousies and rivalries of those around them. The novel is a tale of love, honor, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in European history.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.
