The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne
by William Makepeace Thackeray
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The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne' is a historical novel written by William Makepeace Thackeray. The book is set in the early 18th century and follows the life of Henry Esmond, a young Englishman who finds himself entangled in the political and social intricacies of the era. Narrated in the first person by Esmond himself, the novel explores his journey from his childhood as an orphan to his rise as a military officer in the service of Queen Anne. Esmond becomes embroiled in the turbulent events surrounding the succession to the English throne and the political maneuverings of the time. This novel is renowned for its detailed historical accuracy and vivid depiction of the period, immersing readers in the customs, politics, and social norms of 18th-century England.
90
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~1080 min
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English
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Chapters (90)
- THE HISTORY OF HENRY ESMOND, ESQ.
- A COLONEL IN THE SERVICE OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ANNE WRITTEN BY HIMSELF By William Makepeace Thackeray
- Boston, Estes and Lauriat, Publishers
- PREFACE.
- THE ESMONDS OF VIRGINIA.
- THE HISTORY OF HENRY ESMOND.
- BOOK I.
- THE EARLY YOUTH OF HENRY ESMOND, UP TO THE TIME OF HIS LEAVING TRINITY COLLEGE, IN CAMBRIDGE.
- CHAPTER I.
- AN ACCOUNT OF THE FAMILY OF ESMOND OF CASTLEWOOD HALL.
- CHAPTER II.
- RELATES HOW FRANCIS, FOURTH VISCOUNT, ARRIVES AT CASTLEWOOD.
- CHAPTER III.
- CHAPTER IV.
- CHAPTER V.
- MY SUPERIORS ARE ENGAGED IN PLOTS FOR THE RESTORATION OF KING JAMES II.
- CHAPTER VI.
- CHAPTER VII.
- I AM LEFT AT CASTLEWOOD AN ORPHAN, AND FIND MOST KIND PROTECTORS THERE.
- CHAPTER VIII.
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