Eclipse of the Crescent Moon by Géza Gárdonyi

A Tale of the Siege of Eger

"Eclipse of the Crescent Moon" is a historical novel set in the 16th century, during the time of the Ottoman Empire's siege on the Hungarian fortress of Eger. The story follows a brave young boy named Gergely, who grows up to be a heroic soldier defending his homeland. The tale is filled with romance, adventure, and provides a detailed depiction of medieval life, warfare, and the heroic resistance of the Hungarian people against the invading Ottoman forces.

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Published
1899
Nationality
Hungarian
Type
Fiction
Pages
400-600
Words
Unknown
Original Language
Hungarian
Alternate Titles
Stars of Eger
The Eclipse of the Crescent Moon

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