The Rise Of Iskander

The Rise Of Iskander is a novel written by Benjamin Disraeli, a prominent British politician and author. The book is set in the early 19th century and tells the story of Iskander, a young Greek man who rises to power in the Ottoman Empire.Iskander is a charismatic and ambitious man who is determined to make a name for himself in the world. He is born into a poor family in Greece, but he is intelligent and resourceful, and he manages to rise above his humble beginnings.Iskander's journey takes him to Constantinople, where he becomes involved in the political intrigues of the Ottoman court. He quickly rises through the ranks, becoming a trusted advisor to the Sultan himself.But Iskander's rise to power is not without its challenges. He faces opposition from jealous rivals and must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics. He also has to contend with his own personal demons, including his love for a beautiful woman who is already promised to another.As Iskander's power grows, he becomes increasingly conflicted about the moral implications of his actions. He struggles to balance his ambition with his conscience and must ultimately decide what kind of man he wants to be.The Rise Of Iskander is a gripping tale of ambition, power, and moral dilemmas. Disraeli's vivid descriptions of the Ottoman court bring the story to life, and his insights into the human psyche make this a timeless classic of literature.At length he was on the centre of the centre arch, an eminent position, which allowed him for a moment to keep them at bay, and gave him breathing time. Suddenly he made a desperate charge, clove the head of the leader of the band in two, and beat them back several yards; then swiftly returning to his former position, be summoned all his supernatural strength, and stamping on the mighty, but mouldering keystone, he forced it from its form, and broke the masonry of a thousand years. Amid a loud and awful shriek, horses and horsemen, and the dissolving fragments of the scene for a moment mingled as it were in airy chaos, and then plunged with a horrible plash into the fatal depths below.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.