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 tells the story of Prince Mirabel, who is born into a royal family but is taken away from his parents at a young age and raised by a group of wise men. As he grows up, he becomes a skilled warrior and leader, but his success is short-lived as he is eventually betrayed and exiled.The novel also follows the story of Novicius, a young man who rises to power through his cunning and ambition. He becomes a trusted advisor to the king and is eventually promoted to a high position of authority. However, his success is also short-lived as he too falls from grace.Defoe uses the story of Prince Mirabel and Novicius to comment on the corrupt nature of politics and the dangers of ambition. The novel is written in Defoe's signature style, with a focus on realism and attention to detail. It is an engaging and thought-provoking read that offers insight into the political and social climate of the time.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.