"The Devil" is a sweeping historical novel set against the backdrop of 15th-century France during the reign of King Louis XI. At the heart of this intricate narrative is the enigmatic relationship between the monarch and his barber-turned-advisor, Oliver Necker, whose shrewd intellect and dark influence earned him the titular moniker. Alfred Neumann masterfully reconstructs a period of immense political upheaval, exploring the psychological depths of two men whose destinies are inextricably linked as they navigate the ...
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"The Devil" is a sweeping historical novel set against the backdrop of 15th-century France during the reign of King Louis XI. At the heart of this intricate narrative is the enigmatic relationship between the monarch and his barber-turned-advisor, Oliver Necker, whose shrewd intellect and dark influence earned him the titular moniker. Alfred Neumann masterfully reconstructs a period of immense political upheaval, exploring the psychological depths of two men whose destinies are inextricably linked as they navigate the treacherous waters of the royal court. Through vivid prose and meticulous historical detail, the work delves into themes of power, loyalty, and the dual nature of man. As Louis XI struggles to consolidate his authority and unify France, Necker serves as his silent shadow, orchestrating maneuvers that shape the fate of a nation. This compelling study of political intrigue and personal obsession captures the atmospheric tension of the late Middle Ages, offering readers a profound look at the figures who operated behind the scenes of history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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NY 1928 first edition thus. Knopf. Hardcover octavo. Translated from German by Huntley Paterson. 368p. Novel. Both book and dj have a crouching devil seeming to prowl a village. VG no owner marks. Binding secure. Fairly Good dust jacket-dj has tearing along some fold lines and some small edge chipping.
Add this copy of The Devil to cart. $113.00, good condition, Sold by Bungalow Books, ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pueblo, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1928 by Alfred A. Knopf.
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Good in Very Good dust jacket. Brown cloth spine over greenish gray boards, stamped in purple to the front board and spine. A sharpie mark to the front free endpaper, bleeding through to the following endpaper. A bookseller ticket from Brentano's in Washington, D.C. to the rear pastedown, with the number 6623 written above, underneath the rear flap. A chip to the corner of the rear free endpaper. Topstain still solid. The dust jacket has shallow chipping to the spine and rear panel, and a chip to the bottom corner. Publisher's price of $3.00 on the front flap. Translated from the German by Huntley Paterson. Book and dust jacket design by W. A. Dwiggins.; 368 pages.
Add this copy of The Devil to cart. $275.00, very good condition, Sold by Jeffrey Marks Rare Books, ABAA rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rochester, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1928 by Alfred A. Knopf.
