The truce of God: A tale of the eleventh century by George H. Miles

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Author Miles, George H. (George Henry), 1824-1871
Title The truce of God: A tale of the eleventh century
Note Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Truce of God: A Tale of the Eleventh Century" by George Henry Miles is a historical romance likely written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the eleventh century and revolves around the tumultuous feud between the noble houses of Hers and Stramen, particularly focusing on the fates of Gilbert de Hers and Henry de Stramen. Central to this tale is the concept of the Truce of God, a peace agreement enforced by the Church to quell private warfare among nobles, emphasizing themes of love, forgiveness, and the role of Christian doctrine in civilized society. The opening of the narrative introduces the intense rivalry between Gilbert de Hers and Henry de Stramen, who are depicted as young nobles steeped in a legacy of violence and vengeance stemming from a past conflict. Their encounter in the forest is interrupted by the chime of a church bell, symbolizing the Truce of God, which compels them to sheath their swords and reflect on their bitter feud. The storyline further unfolds to illustrate the characters' internal struggles—especially Gilbert's conflict between loyalty to his family's honor and the emerging feelings of empathy as he experiences kindness from Lady Margaret, Henry's sister. The intertwined fates of these characters suggest a journey toward reconciliation and a deeper understanding of faith-driven forgiveness amid the backdrop of medieval strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Catholics -- Fiction
Subject Germany -- History -- Henry IV, 1056-1106 -- Fiction
Subject Holy Roman Empire -- History -- Henry IV, 1056-1106 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 15289
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Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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