The Last of the Barons, Book IV
The story takes place during the Wars of the Roses and revolves around the character of Warwick, also known as the Kingmaker, who supports the Yorkist cause. The novel explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal as Warwick navigates the treacherous landscape of medieval politics. Meanwhile, a romantic subplot unfolds between Warwick's daughter Isabel and the Earl of Oxford, adding an element of personal drama to the narrative.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1843 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Political Drama · 10 chapters · 39,072 words
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The day after the events recorded in the last section of this narrative, and about the hour of noon, Robert Hilyard (still in the reverend disguise in which he had accosted Hastings) bent his way through the labyrinth of alleys that wound in dingy confusion from the Chepe towards the river.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1843 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Political Drama, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 39,072 words
- Structure: 10 chapters, 519 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set during the Wars of the Roses, it focuses on historical events and figures.
- Romance — Contains romantic subplots and relationships between characters.
- Political Drama — Explores political intrigue and power struggles of the era.
- Adventure — Features adventurous elements and dramatic conflicts.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Medieval Period · English Literature · Noble Families · Power Struggle · Warfare · Chivalry · Knighthood · Feudal System · Middle Ages · British History · Royal Courts
Contents
- MARGARET OF ANJOU
- IN WHICH ARE LAID OPEN TO THE READER THE CHARACTER OF EDWARD THE FOURTH AND THAT OF HIS COURT, WITH THE MACHINATIONS OF THE WOODVILLES AGAINST THE EARL OF WARWICK
- WHEREIN MASTER NICHOLAS ALWYN VISITS THE COURT, AND THERE LEARNS MATTER OF WHICH THE ACUTE READER WILL JUDGE FOR HIMSELF
- EXHIBITING THE BENEFITS WHICH ROYAL PATRONAGE CONFERS ON GENIUS, - ALSO THE EARLY LOVES OF THE LORD HASTINGS; WITH OTHER MATTERS EDIFYING AND DELECTABLE
- THE WOODVILLE INTRIGUE PROSPERS. - MONTAGU CONFERS WITH HASTINGS, VISITS THE ARCHBISHOP OF YORK, AND IS MET ON THE ROAD BY A STRANGE PERSONAGE
- THE ARRIVAL OF THE COUNT DE LA ROCHE, AND THE VARIOUS EXCITEMENT PRODUCED ON MANY PERSONAGES BY THAT EVENT
- THE RENOWNED COMBAT BETWEEN SIR ANTHONY WOODVILLE AND THE BASTARD OF BURGUNDY
- HOW THE BASTARD OF BURGUNDY PROSPERED MORE IN HIS POLICY THAN WITH THE POLE-AXE. -AND HOW KING EDWARD HOLDS HIS SUMMER CHASE IN THE FAIR GROVES OF SHENE
- THE GREAT ACTOR RETURNS TO FILL THE STAGE
- HOW THE GREAT LORDS COME TO THE KING-MAKER, AND WITH WHAT PROFFERS