Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is a historical novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth. The book is set in the 16th century and tells the story of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, focusing on the events that took place at Windsor Castle. The novel is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different period in the castle's history.The first part of the book is set during the reign of Henry VIII and tells the story of the king's marriage to Anne Boleyn. The second part covers the reign of Queen Mary I and the persecution of Protestants. The final part of the book takes place during the early years of Elizabeth I's reign and focuses on the political intrigue and power struggles that take place at Windsor Castle.Throughout the book, Ainsworth weaves together historical events and fictional characters to create a vivid and engaging story. The novel is filled with colorful descriptions of the castle and its inhabitants, as well as detailed depictions of the political and social climate of the time.Overall, Windsor Castle is a fascinating historical novel that provides a unique glimpse into the world of 16th century England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English history or historical fiction.Amid the gloom hovering over the early history of Windsor Castle appear the mighty phantoms of the renowned King Arthur and his knights, for whom it is said Merlin reared a magic fortress upon its heights, in a great hall whereof, decorated with trophies of war and of the chase, was placed the famous Round Table. But if the antique tale is now worn out, and no longer part of our faith, it is pleasant at least to record it.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.