Whites and the Blues

This collection brings together four of Dumas' historical novels, each set against pivotal moments in French and global history. The Whites and the Blues explores the struggles between royalists and republicans during the French Revolution. The Thirtieth Vendemiaire and The Eighteenth Fructidor focus on the dramatic events of the French Revolutionary calendar, depicting the political unrest and shifting powers in post-revolutionary France. The Eighth Crusade ventures into the medieval period, capturing the heroic yet tragic tale of the last of the Crusades. Dumas' rich blend of adventure, political intrigue, and historical insight shines throughout these works.