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The Siege
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Discover the gripping historical novel, The Siege by Ismail Kadare, available now at Smartfox NZ. Set against the backdrop of a fierce battle for faith, this powerful narrative unfolds as the Ottoman Army, the most formidable force of its time, lays siege to a Christian fortress in the majestic mountains of Albania. This trade paperback edition, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2008, features 338 pages of intense storytelling that immerses readers in a world of blood, gore, and the haunting echoes of human folly and ambition.
The Siege reveals the complex dynamics of warfare through dual perspectives: the personal account of one defender and the observations of Ottoman chronicler Mevla Çelebi. With its rich depiction of struggle and the shared destinies of warriors from the fifteenth century to today, Kadare’s work explores the ambiguities of power and the intricate threads of history.
As you dive into this tale of liberation and invasion, experience the timeless themes that resonate with contemporary issues. Featuring a brand new condition and ISBN 9781921351631, this novel is a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order, and please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery. Order The Siege today and engage with a profound exploration of human relations and the cost of conflict.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921351631
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 338
Description:
In the battle for faith, is it liberation, or invasion? The Ottoman Army - the most powerful the world had known by that time - lays siege to a Christian fortress in the mountains of Albania. Above the colourful host looms the great dark wall of the citadel that has to be overcome. Told partly through the personal narrative of one of the defenders, partly through the eyes of the Ottoman chronicler Mevla Çelebi, Ismail Kadare's The Siege is a gripping narrative of a bloody, complex struggle that ends in defeat and desolation for both sides. Its story of blood, gore and boiling pitch provides Ismail Kadare with another vehicle for his long meditation on human relations, human folly, the ambiguities of power and the meaning of history. The thoughts and sufferings of his fifteenth-century warriors are barely distinguishable from those that afflict us in the modern world.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
The Siege reveals the complex dynamics of warfare through dual perspectives: the personal account of one defender and the observations of Ottoman chronicler Mevla Çelebi. With its rich depiction of struggle and the shared destinies of warriors from the fifteenth century to today, Kadare’s work explores the ambiguities of power and the intricate threads of history.
As you dive into this tale of liberation and invasion, experience the timeless themes that resonate with contemporary issues. Featuring a brand new condition and ISBN 9781921351631, this novel is a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order, and please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery. Order The Siege today and engage with a profound exploration of human relations and the cost of conflict.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921351631
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 338
Description:
In the battle for faith, is it liberation, or invasion? The Ottoman Army - the most powerful the world had known by that time - lays siege to a Christian fortress in the mountains of Albania. Above the colourful host looms the great dark wall of the citadel that has to be overcome. Told partly through the personal narrative of one of the defenders, partly through the eyes of the Ottoman chronicler Mevla Çelebi, Ismail Kadare's The Siege is a gripping narrative of a bloody, complex struggle that ends in defeat and desolation for both sides. Its story of blood, gore and boiling pitch provides Ismail Kadare with another vehicle for his long meditation on human relations, human folly, the ambiguities of power and the meaning of history. The thoughts and sufferings of his fifteenth-century warriors are barely distinguishable from those that afflict us in the modern world.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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