Books with title Ivanhoe: Illustrated World Classics

Romance and Adventure! King Richard the Lion-Hearted... Robin Hood... the fair princess Rowena... the bewitching Rebecca... and the most gallant, fearless knight of all, Ivanhoe... these are a few of the unforgettable characters you will meet in these pages! It is a dangerous time in England when a power-hungry king and cruel, ruthless lords battle and bring bloodshed and suffering to the land. No one knows who to trust, least of all the young knight, Ivanhoe, returning home disowned, and dishonored. He must fight for his name, his rights, his people, and the woman he loves!

Scott's gripping historical novel is set in the twelfth century and charts the fortunes of one of the few remaining Saxon families in England. It's an action-packed story replete with Knights Templar, crusaders, kings, queens, and even Robin Hood and his band of merry men. Just as accessible and enjoyable for today's modern readers as it would have been when first published almost two centuries ago, Ivanhoe is one of the great classics of English literature and is still widely read throughout the world.This meticulous digital edition from Heritage Illustrated Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original text and is beautifully illustrated with a number of atmospheric historical paintings that reflect the mood of the novel.

'Ivanhoe' is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott based on the theme of the Saxon-Norman conflict in England during 12th century. The Normans conquered England in the 11th century by defeating the Saxons. Though King Richard was a Norman but he had the required values of leadership and justice. The key figure, Wilfred of Ivanhoe is a Saxon who chose to enter the service of Richard, learnt all the arts of chivalry and went off to the Crusades. He, therefore, represents the best of both cultures and is a model for the future unity of England. The original flavour of this classic has been carefully retained in this abridged version.