On the Field of Glory: An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
On the Field of Glory: An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
On the Field of Glory: An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sienkiewicz, Henryk (1846–1916). The listed translation credits are Curtin, Jeremiah (1835–1906).
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"On the Field of Glory: An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a historical novel published in 1906. Set during the reign of King John III Sobieski before the Battle of Vienna, it follows an impoverished young Polish nobleman who loves an aristocratic woman above his station. When family conflicts and honor force them apart, he must seek his fortune as a warrior while she faces dangerous threats at home. Their paths diverge through duels, betrayals, and battles in a turbulent Poland preparing for war with the Ottoman Empire.
Book and edition facts
- Title: On the Field of Glory: An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski
- Author credits: Sienkiewicz, Henryk (1846–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Curtin, Jeremiah (1835–1906)
Catalogue subjects
- Poland -- History -- John III Sobieski, 1674-1696 -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Historical Novels
- Nobel Prizes in Literature
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