Publisher's Synopsis
""A King and His Campaigners"" is a historical novel written by Verner von Heidenstam. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden and his army of campaigners. The book is divided into two parts, the first part focuses on the life of the king and his rise to power, while the second part is centered around the campaigns he led.The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and personal relationships between the king and his men. The author has done extensive research to accurately depict the historical events and characters in the book.The story also delves into the personal life of the king, including his relationships with his wife, Maria Eleonora, and his mistress, Ebba Brahe. The book provides a unique insight into the life of a monarch and the challenges they face in leading a country and an army.Overall, ""A King and His Campaigners"" is a well-written and engaging historical novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of King Gustav II Adolf and the events that shaped Sweden in the 17th century.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.
