The Baron's Sons

The Baron's Sons: A Romance of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 is a historical novel written by Maurus Jokai and originally published in 1900. The story takes place during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, a time of great political and social upheaval in Hungary. The novel follows the lives of two brothers, Ferenc and Sandor, who are the sons of a wealthy baron. Ferenc is a passionate revolutionary who believes in the cause of Hungarian independence, while Sandor is more interested in pursuing his own personal interests and pleasures.As the revolution gains momentum, Ferenc becomes increasingly involved in the fight for Hungarian freedom, while Sandor remains indifferent to the cause. The brothers' differing beliefs and actions lead to a rift between them, and they soon find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict.Throughout the novel, Jokai weaves together themes of love, loyalty, and political intrigue. The story is filled with dramatic twists and turns, as the characters navigate the turbulent political landscape of Hungary during this time of revolution.Overall, The Baron's Sons is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the events and people that shaped Hungary's struggle for independence in the mid-19th century.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.