The Constable De Bourbon

"The Constable De Bourbon" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical romance novel that revolves around Charles III, Duke of Bourbon (1490-1527)

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"This noble warrior, who equalled Roland in bravery and military science, was the illustrious Charles de Bourbon, Constable of France. At this time Bourbon was the most redoubtable person in the kingdom, as well from his daring and ambitious character, as from the power which he derived from his vast possessions."