The King of the Vagabonds
Book • 2004
This book is the second part of Neal Stephenson's 'The Baroque Cycle' and centers around the exploits of Jack Shaftoe, a street urchin-turned-adventurer, and Eliza, a former slave from the Ottoman Empire's harem.
The story spans across Europe, involving Jack's participation in the Battle of Vienna, his rescue of Eliza, and their subsequent journeys through various European cities.
Eliza becomes deeply involved in the mercantile economy of Amsterdam, while Jack continues his vagabond life, engaging in various scrapes and near-death experiences.
The novel blends historical events with fictional characters, providing a detailed and humorous account of life during the late 17th century.
The story spans across Europe, involving Jack's participation in the Battle of Vienna, his rescue of Eliza, and their subsequent journeys through various European cities.
Eliza becomes deeply involved in the mercantile economy of Amsterdam, while Jack continues his vagabond life, engaging in various scrapes and near-death experiences.
The novel blends historical events with fictional characters, providing a detailed and humorous account of life during the late 17th century.
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