Excerpt from The Surrender of Calais: A Play, in Three Acts, First Perform'd at the Theatre Royal, Hay-Market, on Saturday, July 30, 1791
La Gloire. I would we were not here at all. This same scheme of victualling a town, blockaded by the enemy, is a service for which I have little appetite.
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Excerpt from The Surrender of Calais: A Play, in Three Acts, First Perform'd at the Theatre Royal, Hay-Market, on Saturday, July 30, 1791
La Gloire. I would we were not here at all. This same scheme of victualling a town, blockaded by the enemy, is a service for which I have little appetite.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an immersive literary account of an extraordinary event in the Hundred Years' War. It captures the poignant convergence of the personal with the political, as the fates of six men, who offer their lives to spare the citizens of Calais from English invasion, are intertwined with the broader conflict. Through the lens of the characters, the book not only unravels a gripping tale of sacrifice and patriotism but also explores the complexities of duty, honor, love, and the limits of human endurance. The author's vivid prose transports readers into the heart of this historical moment, providing a powerful and thought-provoking reflection on war, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of humanity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331802099_0
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