The History of Prince Mirabel's Infancy, Rise and Disgrace: With the Sudden Promotion of Novicius is a novel written by Daniel Defoe in 1712. The book is a satirical work that tells the story of Prince Mirabel, a young prince who is born into a wealthy and powerful family. The novel follows Prince Mirabel's life from his infancy to his rise in power and eventual downfall.The story is told through the eyes of Novicius, a young man who becomes Prince Mirabel's confidant and friend. Novicius is a poor young man who is taken in by Prince Mirabel's family and given the opportunity to rise through the ranks of society. As Novicius becomes more involved in Prince Mirabel's life, he begins to see the flaws in the prince's character and becomes disillusioned with his friend.The novel is a commentary on the corrupt nature of power and the dangers of unchecked ambition. Defoe uses the character of Prince Mirabel to illustrate how easily people can be corrupted by wealth and power. The sudden promotion of Novicius serves as a warning that even those who are seemingly virtuous can be corrupted by the allure of power.Overall, The History of Prince Mirabel's Infancy, Rise and Disgrace: With the Sudden Promotion of Novicius is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of power, corruption, and morality. Defoe's writing is witty and engaging, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in 18th-century literature.In Three Parts. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.