Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 88 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer The Last of the Barons — Volume 11 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_the_Barons This eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "The Last of the Barons — Volume 11" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a historical novel written during the Victorian era. This work is part of a broader narrative that delves into the complex dynamics of power, loyalty, and ambition during the Wars of the Roses in England. It intricately weaves the themes of political intrigue, personal conflict, and the historic figures of the time, notably focusing on the figure of the Earl of Warwick, often referred to as the "king-maker." In this volume, the narrative unfolds with Warwick's strategic maneuvers following the restoration of King Henry VI. The earl seeks to establish stability while managing the conflicting interests of noble factions and the common people. Central to the plot is Warwick’s relationship with Adam Warner, a scholar whose scientific ambitions are juxtaposed against the backdrop of noble politics. The story crescendos with tensions between Warwick and his former allies, including the Duke of Clarence, leading to betrayal and heart-wrenching personal losses for the earl. As alliances shift and Edward IV mounts a return to power, the intricate dance of loyalty and treachery complicates the earl's ambitions, showcasing how power can burden its bearer with profound moral dilemmas and emotional strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485 -- Fiction Warwick, Richard Neville, Earl of, 1428-1471 -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 114107 2025-08-03T12:18:00.932545 text/html 113928 2025-01-11T00:42:40.774027 text/html 119939 2025-08-03T12:18:06.168512 application/epub+zip 120247 2025-08-03T12:18:03.680522 application/epub+zip 109412 2025-08-03T12:18:02.603530 application/epub+zip 261773 2025-08-03T12:18:07.978505 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250173 2025-08-03T12:18:05.455549 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207686 2022-09-04T07:04:55.920701 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 102465 2025-08-03T12:18:00.707529 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97512 2020-12-30T19:42:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18400 2025-08-03T12:18:08.126476 application/rdf+xml 16701 2025-08-03T12:18:03.111523 image/jpeg 4112 2025-08-03T12:18:02.849552 image/jpeg 40528 2020-12-30T19:42:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 119757 2025-08-03T12:18:00.943514 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia