The Last Crusader
The Last Crusader by Louis De Wohl is a historical novel published by Ignatius Press in January 2010. This first edition spans 497 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Don Juan of Austria, a significant figure in history, who rises from humble beginnings to become a celebrated hero. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Spanish court, where intrigue and romance intertwine with themes of faith and loyalty.
Readers will encounter a richly detailed portrayal of Don Juan’s life, including his childhood in a peasant’s hut and his ascent within the royal court of King Philip. The novel vividly depicts his campaigns against the Moriscos in Andalusia and culminates in the pivotal naval battle at Lepanto, where he plays a crucial role in defending Christianity. Through this narrative, De Wohl explores the complexities of the sixteenth century, highlighting the interplay of religion, history, and personal valor.
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Don Juan of Austria, one of history’s most triumphant and inspiring heroes, is reborn in this opulent novel by Louis de Wohl.
Because of the circumstances of his birth, this last son of Emperor Charles the Fifth spent his childhood in a Spanish peasant’s hut. Acknowledged by King Philip as his half-brother, the attractive youth quickly became a central figure in a Court where intrigues and romances abounded. Don Juan’s intelligence, kindness and devout attachment to the Church enabled him to live unscathed in an environment of luxury, violence and treachery.
De Wohl paints in brilliant color the vivid scenes and characters at the Court of King Philip, Juan’s campaign against rebel Moriscos in Andalusia, and the amazing climactic victory at Lepanto where he saved the Christian world from Islamic dominance. Here is a novel of high adventure which brings to life the turbulence of the sixteenth century with its conflicts of wickedness and piety, its sins of pride and conquest, its seething heresies and its great faith.
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