Overview of The Women's War (Penguin Classics) Book

A swashbuckling novel by the author of The Three MusketeersThe Baron des Canolles is a man torn apart by the civil war that dominates mid-seventeenth century France. For while the na ve Gascon soldier cares little for the politics behind the battles, he is torn apart by a deep passion for two powerful women on opposing sides of the war: Nanon de Lartigues, a keen supporter of the Queen Regent Anne of Austria, and the Victomtesse de Cambes, who supports the rebellious forces of the Princess de Cond . Set around Bordeaux during the first turbulent years of the reign of Louis XIV, The Women's War sees two women taking central stage in a battle for all France. Humorous, dramatic and romantic, it offers a compelling exploration of political intrigue, the power of redemption, the force of love and the futility of war.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

• Book Type :

Humanities

• Book Binding :

Paperback

• Language :

English

• Number of Pages :

• ISBN - 10 :

0140449779

• The Women's War (Penguin Classics) Published On :

27 Apr 2006

• Resource:

Textbooks, Humanities Books for Students, Teachers, Graudates, Professionals and all others

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