The Heidenmauer: Or The Benedictines V1 is a novel written by Samuel Bentley and published in 1832. The story is set in the Middle Ages and revolves around the conflict between two neighboring towns, one inhabited by Christians and the other by pagans. The main character, a Benedictine monk named Ambrosius, is caught between the two factions and struggles to reconcile his religious beliefs with the violence and intolerance of both sides. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including a young woman named Bertha who becomes his love interest. The novel explores themes of religious tolerance, love, and the consequences of violence. It is the first volume in a two-part series and is considered a classic work of historical fiction.In Three Volumes.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.
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