About “History of Henry Esmond, Esq”
Set in the reign of Queen Anne, the story follows the troubled progress of a gentleman and an officer in Marlborough's army as he wrestles with an emotional allegiance to the old Tory-Catholic England. The narrative traces his disillusionment with that cause and his eventual, uncomfortable reconciliation with the Whiggish-Protestant future, accompanied by a significant shift in his affections.
Book details
- Published
- 1852
- Latest edition
- 1852 · ISBN 9781406821376
- ISBN
- 9781406821376
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is History of Henry Esmond, Esq?
History of Henry Esmond, Esq by William Makepeace Thackeray has 656 pages.
