The Knights of the Cross

The Knights of the Cross is a historical novel written by Henryk Sienkiewicz. The story is set in medieval Poland during the 15th century and follows the adventures of a young knight named Zbyszko of Bogdaniec. Zbyszko is a brave and loyal warrior who is in love with a beautiful woman named Danusia. However, their love is threatened by the Teutonic Knights, who have invaded Poland and are waging war against the Polish people.Zbyszko joins forces with other Polish knights to fight against the Teutonic Knights and protect his homeland. Along the way, he faces many challenges and battles, including a fierce duel with a Teutonic Knight named Jurand of Spychow. Zbyszko also discovers a secret about his own family that changes his life forever.The Knights of the Cross is a thrilling tale of love, war, and adventure that captures the spirit of medieval Poland. Sienkiewicz's vivid descriptions of battles, landscapes, and characters bring the story to life and make it a classic of Polish literature.1900. Complete in One Volume. Regarded as the most outstanding and prolific Polish writer of the second half of the nineteenth century, the 1905 Nobel Prize winner, Henryk Sienkiewicz is perhaps best known for his epic historical novel Quo Vadis, which depicts early Christianity and the persecutions. Sienkiewicz was known for his gigantic scenes, bright contrasts and the epic sweep of his works. He was a master in creating mass-action scenes and battles. The Knights of the Cross is a noble historical romance. The time and scene of the story are set in the middle ages during the conquest of Pagan Lithuania by the military and priestly order of the Knights of the Cross. An interesting read-the strategic computer game, Knights of the Cross is based upon historical fact and Sienkiewicz's novel.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.