"General Crack" is a sweeping historical adventure set against the backdrop of 18th-century European dynastic struggles. The story follows the enigmatic and formidable Christian Rudolph, better known as "General Crack," a brilliant mercenary commander whose military genius makes him the most sought-after soldier of his age. When he strikes a monumental bargain to support the Holy Roman Emperor, he finds himself thrust into a world of high-stakes diplomacy, courtly intrigue, and the brutal realities of war. Written with ...
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"General Crack" is a sweeping historical adventure set against the backdrop of 18th-century European dynastic struggles. The story follows the enigmatic and formidable Christian Rudolph, better known as "General Crack," a brilliant mercenary commander whose military genius makes him the most sought-after soldier of his age. When he strikes a monumental bargain to support the Holy Roman Emperor, he finds himself thrust into a world of high-stakes diplomacy, courtly intrigue, and the brutal realities of war. Written with atmospheric detail and narrative flair, the work explores themes of loyalty, power, and the personal cost of greatness. As the protagonist navigates the treacherous waters of imperial politics, he must also contend with a tumultuous private life and the conflicting demands of his own code of honor. This compelling narrative captures the elegance and the violence of the Enlightenment era, offering a vivid portrait of a man whose legend was forged on the battlefield and tested in the halls of power. "General Crack" remains a distinguished example of early 20th-century historical fiction, blending meticulous period settings with a gripping tale of ambition and romance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 528 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 528 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Add this copy of General Crack to cart. $157.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1928 by Dodd, Mead.
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Very Good. First American edition. Discreet owner's name on the front fly, large but faint stain on the boards, else very good, and internally fine, lacking the dustwrapper. Advance Review Copy with slip laid in. Basis for the 1930 film directed by Alan Crosland, and featuring John Barrymore and Philippe De Lacy. Very scarce.
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