The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines by James Fenimore Cooper — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

The Heidenmauer; or, The Benedictines – A Story of the Rhine is a novel by James Fenimore Cooper, first published in 1832. The novel is a socio-political novel set in 16th century Bavaria that focuses on the competition between various socio-political classes and the tension caused by the Reformation.The Heidenmauer is Cooper's second novel in what one critic would call his European Trilogy, following The Bravo and preceding The Headsman. Like the other novels set in Europe, The Heidenmauer is intent on showing the darker side of European institutions in favor of an American perspective.[From the English Wikipedia]
Quick facts about The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines
- Title: The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines
- Author: James Fenimore Cooper
- First published: 1832
- Genre: historical fiction, specimens, yellowback books
- OpenLibrary ID: OL77987W
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines about?
The Heidenmauer; or, The Benedictines – A Story of the Rhine is a novel by James Fenimore Cooper, first published in 1832.
Who wrote The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines?
The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines was written by James Fenimore Cooper.
When was The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines published?
The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines was first published in 1832.



