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100			_aJohn Buchan _9142104
245			_aPath of the king
260			_aLondon _bThomas Nelson and Sons Ltd _c1950
520			_aWhat if the greatness of legendary leaders was not a random occurrence, but a brilliant spark passed down through a thousand years of history? The Path of the King by John Buchan is an enduring tale that traces a single, persistent lineage across centuries and continents. The epic begins with a Norse prince in the 10th century, stripped of his kingdom, leaving only a golden artifact as a relic of his royalty. Through a series of compelling, loosely-coupled short stories, we follow the descendants of this forgotten king—men and women across Europe and America—each life a link in a grand chain. From crusading knights and medieval merchants to humble pioneers, each character displays an innate, undeniable flash of courage or moral insight that defines true nobility. First published in 1921, this ambitious work offers a profound reflection on heritage, destiny, and the spiritual power of character. It argues that true "kingship" is a quality of the soul, not merely an accident of birth or title, a message that resonated deeply in the post-war era.
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