Publisher's Synopsis
The Dynasts: An Epic Drama of the War with Napoleon is a two-volume work written by the renowned English novelist and poet, Thomas Hardy. The book is a historical drama that portrays the events of the Napoleonic Wars, which took place between 1792 and 1815. The story is told through the eyes of various historical figures, including Napoleon Bonaparte, the Duke of Wellington, and other military and political leaders of the time.Volume 1 of The Dynasts covers the period from the outbreak of the French Revolution to the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The book describes the political and military events that led to the rise of Napoleon and his eventual defeat at the hands of the British. The story also explores the personal lives of the characters involved, including their loves, losses, and struggles.Volume 2 of The Dynasts covers the period from 1805 to the final defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The book portrays the complex military and political strategies employed by the various powers involved in the conflict, as well as the personal sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians alike.Throughout the book, Hardy employs his signature poetic style to create vivid and compelling descriptions of the battles, landscapes, and characters involved in the story. The Dynasts is a masterpiece of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in European history.1924. Contains Parts I and II. Hardy, English novelist and poet of the naturalist movement, whose powerfully delineated characters, portrayed in his native Dorset, struggled helplessly against their passions and external circumstances. The Dynasts is Hardy's extended verse-play about Napoleon and the clash of powers he brought about. The historical drama in three parts, nineteen acts, and one hundred and thirty scenes, the time covered by the action being about ten years, is intended to be his masterpiece. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
