Author: Alexandre DumasPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Netherlands
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
The Masque of the Black Tulip
Author: Lauren WilligPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101210818
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
...But now she has a million questions about the Pink Carnation's deadly French nemesis, the Black Tulip. And she's pretty sure that her handsome onagain, off-again crush, Colin Selwick, has the answers somewhere in his archives. But what she discovers in an old codebook is something juicier than she ever imagined.
Leyla
Author: Alev Lytle CroutierPublisher: American Girl Publishing Incorporated
ISBN: 9781584857495
Category : Harems
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
While trying to help her financially destitute family, twelve-year-old Leyla ends up on a slave ship bound for Istanbul, then in the beautiful Topkapi Palace, where she discovers that life in the sheltered world of the palace harem follows its own rigid rules and rhythms and offers her unexpected opportunities during Turkey's brief Tulip Period of the 1720's.
Black Tulip
Author: Erik SchmidtPublisher: Casemate
ISBN: 1612008259
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
This myth-busting military biography reveals the true story of the legendary WWII German flying ace—and how his story was manipulated during the Cold War. Over the course of 1,404 wartime missions, Luftwaffe fighter pilot Erich Hartmann claimed a staggering 352 airborne kills. His storied career contains all the dramas you would expect: frostbitten fighter sweeps over the Eastern Front, drunken forays to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest, a decade of imprisonment in the wretched Soviet POW camps, and further military service during the Cold War. Then, just as Hartmann’s career was faltering, he was adopted by a network of writers and commentators deeply invested in his reputation. These men, mostly Americans, published celebratory stories about Hartmann and his elite fraternity of Luftwaffe pilots. With each dogfight tale put into print, Hartmann’s legacy became loftier and more secure, and his complicated service in support of Nazism faded away. Black Tulip digs beneath this one-dimensional account of Hartmann’s life, revealing a man who was neither a full-blown Nazi nor an impeccable knight.
The Black Tulip
Author: Milt BeardenPublisher: Random House
ISBN: 1588362167
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
“In this suspense-filled thriller, the man who ran the closing phases of the Afghan war for the Agency takes his readers on a stunning voyage of discovery through that clandestine world, from Kabul to Hong Kong and the Moscow of the Evil Empire.”—Larry Collins, co-author of Is Paris Burning? Set in the treacherous mountains of Afghanistan and the equally hazardous headquarters of the CIA Operations Directorate in Washington, The Black Tulip is a fast-paced thriller, based on real events, by the legendary spy who masterminded the plot to arm Afghan freedom fighters in their holy war against the Soviets. A longtime veteran of the CIA, Bearden knows the tricks of the trade, the price of honor, the bonds of blood, and the enduring lure of retribution. Praise for The Black Tulip “An irresistible page-turner . . . especially vivid because we know the author was a witness to events.”—The Wall Street Journal “Milt Bearden really delivers. With thirty years in the CIA to back it up, he knows what he’s talking about. . . . A terrific book.”—Robert De Niro “A heart-stopping tale of espionage and betrayal. Forget Tom Clancy: this is the real thing.”—Richard Holbrooke “A truly engrossing espionage read . . . Bearden explains how the CIA supplied Afghan guerrillas with the hardware—rockets, Stinger surface-to-air missiles, and night-vision equipment—which enabled them to chew a vastly stronger Soviet force to bloody ribbons. . . . Highly recommended.”—The Washington Times
The Black Tulip
Author: Alexandre DumasPublisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN: 2322436291
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
'To have discovered the black tulip, to have seen it for a moment...then to lose it, to lose it forever!' Cornelius von Baerle, a respectable tulip-grower, lives only to cultivate the elusive black tulip and win a magnificent prize for its creation. But after his powerful godfather is assassinated, the unwitting Cornelius becomes caught up in deadly political intrigue and is falsely accused of high treason by a bitter rival. Condemned to life imprisonment, his only comfort is Rosa, the jailer's beautiful daughter, and together they concoct a plan to grow the black tulip in secret. Dumas' last major historical novel is a tale of romantic love, jealousy and obsession, interweaving historical events surrounding the brutal murders of two Dutch statesman in 1672 with the phenomenon of tulipomania that gripped seventeenth-century Holland.
The Black Tulip
Author: Alexandre DumasPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539928270
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The black Tulip (La tulipe noire) is a historical novel that begins with the lynching of the Dutch Minister Johan de Witt, a historical fact, and months following the murder unfolds. In the city of Haarlem a competition for v er qui can grow a black tulip is organized.
The Black Tulip
Author: Alexandre DumasPublisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Embark on a thrilling adventure through 17th-century Holland with "The Black Tulip" by Alexandre Dumas. This captivating novel takes readers on a journey of love, betrayal, and obsession, set against the backdrop of the tulip craze that swept across Europe. As Dumas weaves his tale of intrigue and romance, questions arise: What secrets lie buried in the heart of the black tulip? And what lengths will men go to in their quest for beauty and perfection? Experience the excitement and drama of Dumas's storytelling as he brings to life the vibrant world of Dutch society. Each chapter is filled with vivid descriptions, unexpected twists, and unforgettable characters that will keep you enthralled from beginning to end. But beyond the intrigue lies a deeper truth: "The Black Tulip" is more than just a tale of adventure—it's a reflection on the nature of obsession, ambition, and the power of love to overcome even the darkest of obstacles. Prepare to be transported to a world of danger and romance with "The Black Tulip." Alexandre Dumas's masterful prose will immerse you in the sights, sounds, and sensations of 17th-century Holland, leaving you breathless with anticipation until the very end. Indulge in the richness of Dutch culture and history as you journey through the pages of "The Black Tulip." Through Dumas's evocative storytelling, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the human spirit and the enduring power of love and redemption. Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the tulip fields of Holland? Dive into "The Black Tulip" now and discover the timeless beauty and intrigue of Alexandre Dumas's classic tale. Don't miss your chance to experience the excitement and romance of "The Black Tulip." Order your copy today and lose yourself in a world of adventure, passion, and the quest for beauty.
The Black Tulip
Author: Alexandre Dumas, PerePublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781517327491
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Summary: Black Tulip In 1672, the people of Holland reverses the republic of John and Cornelius de Witt brothers to restore stadtholdership and entrust William III of England. Indifferent to these political events, the godson of Cornelius, Cornelius van Baerle, thinks only make a black tulip, for which the Horticultural Society of Haarlem has promised a reward of one hundred thousand florins (see "tulip mania"). His project will be upset by the accusation of betrayal against him and the stratagems of a jealous neighbor, Isaac Boxtel. However, the hope of seeing that quest lead reborn with the meeting of the beautiful Rosa. A doctor by training, Cornelius van Baerle is a horticulturist and dedicates its work to the production of the black tulip. It is imprisoned because he holds the Buitenhof letters that his godfather Cornelius de Witt handed to him and which show a correspondence between John de Witt and the Marquis de Louvois. Sentenced to death, he was pardoned in extremis by William III of England and imprisoned for life in the fortress of Loevestein."
