The Sword Of Islam
The Sword of Islam is a historical novel by Rafael Sabatini, first published in 1912. It tells the story of a young Spanish nobleman, Don Juan de Vargas, who is sent to the court of the Sultan of Turkey in the 16th century. Don Juan is sent to the court of the Sultan to negotiate a peace treaty between the two countries. However, he soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of politics and intrigue, as he is forced to choose between his loyalty to his own country and his growing admiration for the Sultan and his court. The novel follows Don Juan as he navigates the treacherous waters of the Ottoman court, and as he discovers the power of the Sword of Islam. Along the way, he learns about the culture and customs of the Ottoman Empire, and the power of faith and loyalty. The Sword of Islam is an exciting and thrilling adventure story, full of action, romance, and intrigue. It is a classic of historical fiction, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Ottoman Empire.
By Rafael Sabatini · First published 1914 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure Fiction, Romance Fiction · 7 chapters · 5,563 words
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Ordinarily Dragut Reis--who was dubbed by the Faithful "The Drawn Sword of Islam"--loved Christians as the fox loves geese. But in that summer Of 1550 his feelings acquired a far deeper malignancy; they developed into a direct and personal hatred that for intensity was second only to the hatred which the Christians bore Dragut.
The allied Christian forces, under the direction of their emperor, had smoked him out of his stronghold of Mehedia; they had seized that splendid city, and were in the act of razing it to the ground as the neighbouring Carthage had been razed of old.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Rafael Sabatini
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure Fiction, Romance Fiction, Fantasy Fiction
- Length: 5,563 words
- Structure: 7 chapters, 203 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The Sword of Islam is a historical novel set in the Middle Ages, written by Rafael Sabatini.
- Adventure Fiction — The novel follows the adventures of its protagonist, a young knight, as he embarks on a quest to reclaim a lost sword.
- Romance Fiction — The novel also contains a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a female character.
- Fantasy Fiction — The novel contains elements of fantasy, such as magical creatures and supernatural events.
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