Project Gutenberg 2005-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 184 Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield 1804 1881 Disraeli, B. (Benjamin), Earl of Beaconsfield The Rise of Iskander Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rise_of_Iskander Produced by K. Kay Shearin, and David Widger "The Rise of Iskander" by Benjamin Disraeli is a historical novel crafted in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds against the dramatic backdrop of Greece's struggle against Ottoman domination, centering on the character of Iskander, a princely figure caught between his allegiance to the Turkish Sultan and his longing for his Greek heritage and freedom. The story explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the quest for national independence, with Iskander striving to navigate his complex dual identity as both a warrior of the Moslemin and a hidden patriot of Greece. The opening portion of the book sets the stage in a vividly described Athens as the sun sets and daily life continues around its inhabitants. We are introduced to Iskander, a strikingly handsome warrior who stands out amidst the historical remnants of classical Greece. His inner conflict is palpable as he muses about his desire to free his homeland while grappling with his duties as a soldier of the Sultan. As he reconnects with Nicæus, the Prince of Athens, the narrative hints at their intertwined fates—characterized by a mix of action, friendship, and patriotic aspirations. The text foreshadows Iskander's tumultuous path ahead, which is fraught with personal and political challenges as he endeavours to reconcile his past with the urgency of his present. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 206215 2025-07-04T03:39:44.443500 text/html 210386 2021-02-26T00:18:15 text/html 147754 2025-07-04T03:39:50.197443 application/epub+zip 149503 2025-07-04T03:39:47.155474 application/epub+zip 134294 2025-07-04T03:39:46.085454 application/epub+zip 282108 2025-07-04T03:39:52.618459 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262070 2025-07-04T03:39:49.549447 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237820 2022-09-04T07:39:57.622449 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 175485 2025-07-04T03:39:44.079471 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 175325 2016-09-07T09:45:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 172738 2009-08-09T03:42:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 172888 2009-08-09T03:42:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22218 2025-07-04T03:39:52.743426 application/rdf+xml 12547 2025-07-04T03:39:46.574476 image/jpeg 3201 2025-07-04T03:39:46.328469 image/jpeg 65815 2016-09-07T09:48:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 65499 2009-08-09T03:43:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 69357 2021-02-26T00:18:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 65495 2009-08-09T03:43:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 144748 2025-07-04T03:39:44.458495 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