The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines

About this book

The Heidenmauer; or, The Benedictines – A Story of the Rhine is a novel by James Fenimore Cooper, first published in 1832. The novel is a socio-political novel set in 16th century Bavaria that focuses on the competition between various socio-political classes and the tension caused by the Reformation.The Heidenmauer is Cooper's second novel in what one critic would call his European Trilogy, following The Bravo and preceding The Headsman. Like the other novels set in Europe, The Heidenmauer is intent on showing the darker side of European institutions in favor of an American perspective.[From the English Wikipedia][1] [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heidenmauer

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· 450 pages · ≈ 8 h 20 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines?

About ≈ 8 h 20 m — 450 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines~8 h 20 m

How many pages is The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines?

450 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines450

What genre is The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines?

It sits on the Historical Fiction, Fiction shelves.

Is The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines?

The main characters include James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851).

Who wrote The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines?

James Fenimore Cooper.

Where can I read The Heidenmauer (The heathens' wall); or the Benedictines online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Characters James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851)