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