Ismael (Classic Reprint)

This captivating historical fiction transports readers to early 19th-century Montevideo, a city fiercely loyal to the Spanish monarchy despite Napoleonic forces' encroachment on the Iberian Peninsula. Amid the looming threat of invasion, the novel follows the intertwined lives of various notable figures as they navigate the complex political and social landscape of the time. The author delves into the city's struggle to maintain its colonial identity while grappling with revolutionary ideas infiltrating from Buenos Aires, exploring themes of loyalty, rebellion, and the complexities of human nature in times of turmoil. Through its rich characters and vivid historical detail, this book offers a nuanced perspective on the intricacies of power, the nature of change, and the enduring bonds that shape communities in the face of adversity. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.