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Like the Israelites of old, mankind is prone to worship false gods, and persistently sets up the brazen image of a sham hero, as its idol. I should like to write the history of the world, if for no other reason than to assist several well-established heroes down from their pedestals... Read Full Overview

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Excerpt from Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy Like the Israelites of old, mankind is prone to worship false gods, and persistently sets up the brazen image of a sham hero, as its idol. I should like to write the history of the world, if for no other reason than to assist several well-established... Read Full Overview

Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy is a historical fiction novel written by Charles Major. It tells the story of Yolanda, the daughter of the Duke of Burgundy, who falls in love with the Duke of Orleans, a French prince. The novel is set in the late 15th century and is based on historical... Read Full Overview

""Yolanda, Maid of Burgundy"" is a historical fiction novel written by Charles Major and published in 1905. The story is set in the 15th century and follows the life of Yolanda, a noblewoman from Burgundy who is forced into a political marriage with the Duke of Savoy. Yolanda... Read Full Overview

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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 will see the original... Read Full Overview

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 will see the original... Read Full Overview

"Yolanda Maid of Burgundy" from Charles Major. American lawyer and novelist (1856-1913).

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Yolanda: Maid Of Burgandy is a historical fiction novel written by Charles Major. The book is set in the 15th century and tells the story of Yolanda, a young girl who is the daughter of the Duke of Burgundy. Yolanda is a headstrong and independent girl who is determined to make... Read Full Overview