Love-at-arms
- Approximate level
- B2
- Length
- 85,921 words
- Reading time
- 7 h 10 min
- Chapters
- 26
- Language
- English
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2002
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This historical novel is set in Italy during the early sixteenth century. It follows the lives of characters caught in political intrigue and romantic complications. The writing style reflects the period, featuring formal vocabulary and descriptive, complex sentence structures that may challenge intermediate learners. You will encounter archaic terms related to medieval life and military gear. The narrative focuses on themes of honor, duty, and social status, providing a detailed look at a turbulent era of European history.
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Subjects
- Italy -- History -- 1492-1559 -- Fiction
- Arranged marriage -- Fiction
- Borgia, Cesare, 1476?-1507 -- Fiction
- Urbino (Italy) -- Fiction
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