The Song Of Lewes (1890)

The Song of Lewes is a historical novel written by Charles Lethbridge Kingsford in 1890. The book is set in the 13th century and tells the story of the Battle of Lewes, which took place in 1264 during the Second Barons' War in England. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including Simon de Montfort, the leader of the rebellion against King Henry III, and his son, Henry de Montfort. The book depicts the political and social unrest of the time, as well as the struggles of the common people against the ruling class. The Song of Lewes is a well-researched and vividly written account of a pivotal moment in English history, and it remains a classic of historical fiction to this day.With Introduction And Notes.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.