Sir Walter Scott Appreciation discussion

This book is not scheduled to be read until August, but I in my enthusiasm ordered it from my library and it has already arrived. Not wanting to return it before I finish it I have started it. It is a beautiful 1897 edition and just holding it alone is a pleasure.

The story begins in Constantinople during the reign of Emperor Alexius Comnenus, who ascended the throne in 1060. There are 34 chapters. To read it over 4 weeks: 9 chapters/week or over 8 weeks approx. 5 chapters/week

Byzantium Emperor, Alexius Comnenus was a very important and influential Emperor in the history of Constantinople. The article below has a lot of great information. Please take some time to familiarise yourself with some of the key points as this will greatly aid in your understanding and enjoyment of this book.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/...

Also an excellent article on the Varangian guards:

http://www.soldiers-of-misfortune.com...

I am going to read this book after I have read Ivanhoe.