Publisher's Synopsis
The Knights of the Cross is a historical novel written by Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz. The book is set in the 15th century and tells the story of a young Polish knight named Zbyszko of Bogdaniec. Zbyszko is in love with a beautiful Lithuanian princess named Danusia, but their love is threatened by the ongoing war between Poland and the Teutonic Knights.Zbyszko joins the Polish army and fights against the Teutonic Knights, hoping to win Danusia's hand in marriage. Along the way, he meets a wise and brave old knight named Macko who becomes his mentor and ally. Together, they embark on a series of dangerous adventures and battles, facing treacherous enemies and risking their lives for their country and loved ones.The novel is full of vivid descriptions of medieval life, customs, and warfare, as well as complex characters and themes such as honor, loyalty, love, and faith. The Knights of the Cross is considered one of Sienkiewicz's masterpieces and a classic of Polish literature. It has been translated into many languages and adapted into films, operas, and plays.1900. Complete in One Volume. Regarded as the most outstanding and prolific Polish writer of the second half of the nineteenth century, the 1905 Nobel Prize winner, Henryk Sienkiewicz is perhaps best known for his epic historical novel Quo Vadis, which depicts early Christianity and the persecutions. Sienkiewicz was known for his gigantic scenes, bright contrasts and the epic sweep of his works. He was a master in creating mass-action scenes and battles. The Knights of the Cross is a noble historical romance. The time and scene of the story are set in the middle ages during the conquest of Pagan Lithuania by the military and priestly order of the Knights of the Cross. An interesting read-the strategic computer game, Knights of the Cross is based upon historical fact and Sienkiewicz's novel.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.
