When A Cobbler Ruled The King (1911)

When A Cobbler Ruled The King is a historical fiction novel written by Augusta Huiell Seaman and first published in 1911. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of a young cobbler named Hans Sachs, who lives in the German city of Nuremberg. Hans is an ambitious young man who dreams of becoming a master craftsman and making a name for himself in the world.One day, Hans is summoned to the palace of the local prince, where he is asked to repair a pair of shoes belonging to the king. Hans is nervous but excited at the prospect of meeting the king, and he does an excellent job of repairing the shoes. The king is so impressed with Hans's work that he offers him a job as his personal cobbler.Hans accepts the offer and soon finds himself living in the palace and working for the king. He is fascinated by the royal court and the intrigues and politics that go on behind the scenes. Hans becomes friends with many of the courtiers and even falls in love with a beautiful young lady-in-waiting named Ursula.However, Hans soon discovers that life in the palace is not all it seems. He becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the king and is forced to choose between his loyalty to the king and his love for Ursula. The story is full of twists and turns, and the reader is kept in suspense until the very end.When A Cobbler Ruled The King is a well-written and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in 16th century Germany. The characters are well-developed and the plot is full of surprises. The book is suitable for readers of all ages and is sure to entertain and educate.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.