The Young King

The Young King: And Bertrand De Born (1862) is a novel written by Henry Clark Barlow. The story revolves around the life of a young king who inherits the throne at a very young age. The king is initially naive and innocent but as he grows older he becomes more aware of the responsibilities that come with his position. He is faced with several challenges including political intrigue betrayal and war.Bertrand De Born a powerful lord in the kingdom plays a significant role in the story. He is a cunning and manipulative character who seeks to gain power and influence through any means necessary. He becomes a mentor to the young king but his true intentions are revealed as the story progresses.The novel explores themes such as power loyalty betrayal and the corrupting influence of ambition. It also provides a glimpse into medieval society and the complex relationships between monarchs lords and commoners.Overall The Young King: And Bertrand De Born is a captivating historical fiction novel that offers a thrilling and thought-provoking read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.