Mare Nostrum

Mare Nostrum: Our Sea is a novel written by Spanish author Vicente Blasco Ib����������ez. The story is set during World War I and focuses on the life of Ulysses Ferragut, a wealthy shipowner who lives in Valencia, Spain. Ferragut is a proud and patriotic man who loves his country and his family, but he is also a womanizer who enjoys the company of beautiful women.When the war breaks out, Ferragut's ships are requisitioned by the Spanish government to transport troops and supplies. Ferragut is initially reluctant to get involved in the war, but he eventually becomes a passionate supporter of the Allied cause and joins the French Navy as a volunteer. He is sent to the Mediterranean, where he becomes a hero of the war, leading daring missions against German submarines and enemy ships.As the war rages on, Ferragut's personal life becomes increasingly complicated. He falls in love with a French woman named Cinta, but his wife, Carmen, refuses to grant him a divorce. Ferragut is torn between his love for Cinta and his duty to his family and country.Mare Nostrum: Our Sea is a gripping tale of love, war, and adventure, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in European history. Blasco Ib����������ez's vivid descriptions of naval battles and life at sea are complemented by his insightful portrayal of the complex relationships between men and women, and between nations in times of war.1930. Ibanez, Spanish novelist and political activist, who wrote The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, which made him world famous. In Mare Nostrum, a young Spanish sea captain learns about life and death, great love and passionate hatred, while sailing the waters of Our Sea, and a female German spy willingly sacrifices her life for her country. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.