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Set against the backdrop of the town of Brill during Spanish rule, the narrative delves into the oppressive regime of the Duke of Alva, known for his brutal tactics to enforce loyalty to the Church and Philip of Spain. Despite the harsh conditions and the Duke's violent methods, the local populace harbors a deep-seated resentment towards their rulers. Brill, while not significant in size or trade, boasts strong fortifications and a strategic port, reflecting the resilience and self-regard of its peaceable inhabitants amidst turmoil.
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The Cruise of the Dainty, William Henry Giles Kingston, W. H. G. Kingston
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- The Cruise of the Dainty
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- 1st World Library - Literary Society
- Publisher
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 148
- ISBN13
- 9781421897820
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the town of Brill during Spanish rule, the narrative delves into the oppressive regime of the Duke of Alva, known for his brutal tactics to enforce loyalty to the Church and Philip of Spain. Despite the harsh conditions and the Duke's violent methods, the local populace harbors a deep-seated resentment towards their rulers. Brill, while not significant in size or trade, boasts strong fortifications and a strategic port, reflecting the resilience and self-regard of its peaceable inhabitants amidst turmoil.