The Rise of Iskander

About the book

"The Rise of Iskander" by Earl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli is a novel written in 1832-1833. Based on the life of Albanian national hero Skanderbeg, it follows a young prince raised as a Muslim by his Turkish conquerors while secretly remaining Christian. When commissioned to fight against a Christian invasion of his homeland, Iskander faces a fateful choice between loyalty to his captors and his true heritage. The story weaves together themes of identity, rebellion, and romance as Iskander navigates dangerous intrigues in his quest for national independence.