For the White Christ: A Story of the Days of Charlemagne

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.2
Word count
700K words
Chapters
70

Tags

English Originals Historical Fiction Historical ReappraisalMilitary StrategyLegendary LivesAdventure JourneyFate and FortuneHeroismPatriotismHeartwarming NarrativeAncient StyleExotic Culture

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.For the White Christ: A Story of the Days of Charlemagne by Robert Ames BennetAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Feb 8, 2013

Editor's review

This is a historical novel by Robert Ames Bennet set in the age of Charlemagne, made available as a free electronic edition by Project Gutenberg. Its value lies in carrying readers into early medieval Europe, where the name of the White Christ opens a narrative of faith, loyalty, and conflict, combining historical atmosphere with adventure and personal choice. For readers who want to experience the Carolingian era through fiction rather than a textbook, it is an accessible and readable introduction. The electronic edition is easy to search and carry, making it suitable as supplementary reading for fans of historical fiction and as a trial read for those interested in medieval themes. Note that the work carries the narrative habits and language style of its time, and the English original poses some difficulty for non-native readers.

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  1. Start with a basic outline of Charlemagne's era before entering the plot; the story will be easier to follow.
  2. Read alongside a map and note the geography and spheres of influence where the story takes place.
  3. Take brief notes on unfamiliar figures and religious terms to avoid giving up midway.
  4. Treat the book as atmospheric historical reading rather than a source of fact, and verify the background afterward.

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Is this a work of historical research? No. It is a historical novel set in the age of Charlemagne, focused on narrative and character rather than systematic scholarship. Readers can use it to sense the atmosphere of the era, but specific historical facts should be checked against historical sources.
How difficult is the English original? The work carries the language habits of an earlier period, and its sentences and vocabulary pose some challenge for non-native readers. It is best attempted with intermediate or higher English reading ability, or read with a dictionary and background materials.
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