Vedenpaisumus III : $b Historiallinen romaani

by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

Publication Year

1926

Project Gutenberg Release

Project Gutenberg ID

72842

Reading Ease

Reading ease score: 42.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

Summary

"Vedenpaisumus III: Historiallinen romaani" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the tumultuous events during the wars between Sweden and Poland, focusing on the military campaigns led by Charles Gustav against the backdrop of a struggle for power in Eastern Europe. Central to the narrative are figures like the determined King Charles Gustav and the resilient Polish defenders, including the renowned warrior Czarniecki. The opening of the novel sets a dramatic stage as King Charles Gustav embarks on an aggressive campaign in Poland, fueled by past victories and ambitions. As the Swedish king seeks to maintain control over the conquered territories, he faces mounting resistance from Polish forces rallying under their rightful king, Jan Kazimierz. The text vividly describes the chaos and brutality of war, portraying the king’s relentless advance, the treacherous tactics of Czarniecki, and the dire circumstances for both sides, establishing a suspenseful atmosphere full of conflict and uncertainty that engages readers immediately. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Description

Part 3 of Finnish translation of: Potop.

Metadata

subject

Historical fiction
Poland -- History -- John II Casimir, 1648-1668 -- Fiction

bookshelf

Category: Historical Novels
Nobel Prizes in Literature

language_code

fi

locc_code

PG