Walter Scott
'Count Robert of Paris,' Volume I, is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott set during the First Crusade. The story follows Count Robert, a somewhat boastful but brave knight, and his wife, as they journey to Constantinople. They become entangled in the complex politics of the Byzantine Empire, facing challenges from within the imperial court and threats from external enemies. Scott masterfully weaves a tale of adventure, intrigue, and cultural clash, depicting the opulence and decadence of Constantinople while exploring themes of honor, loyalty, and the clash between Western and Eastern civilizations. This volume introduces the key characters and sets the stage for a grand historical narrative, showcasing Scott’s characteristic blend of historical detail and romantic storytelling. A classic work of historical fiction by one of Scotland’s most celebrated authors.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 will 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.
