Rene Milan - The Undying Race, Stanley Paul, 1914
Rene Milan - The Undying Race, Stanley Paul, 1914
The novel follows the story of the Huns, with the primary hero being Yaleuz, the Tartar. It is described as an "epic tapestry" that explores the history and character of this "undying race". Published just as World War I was beginning, the book was considered particularly relevant in its day due to its focus on the Huns, a term sometimes used pejoratively toward the Central Powers during the conflict. French author René Milan, the pseudonym for Maurice Larrouy (1882-1939). The book is a work of "race-epic" fiction that tells the story of Attila and the Huns.
Decorated blue cloth in fine condition. Decorated gilt to spine. Bumped spine ends. Corners bumped. Text firm and clean.
Weight 315g. Pages 320.