This Annotated Edition Includes: A 19th Century Historical Map The Three Musketeers is one of Alexandre Dumas’ most famous novels. This classic swashbuckler novel portrays the famous, brave, and heroic swordsmen fighting for justice. Set between 1625 and 1628, a young man named d'Artagnan sets off to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers, a band of heroes beloved by King Louis XIII and hated by the wicked Cardinal Richelieu. By battling alongside Athos, Porthos, and Aramis against their adversaries, d'Artagnan demonstrates that he possesses the heart of a Musketeer and earns a position among them. Soon, d'Artagnan and the brave trio will have to combine all of their wits and sword skills to protect the queen's dignity and defeat Cardinal Richelieu. Dumas's legendary tale engraves a colorful world of swordplay, intrigue, and romance on history, earning The Three Musketeers the reputation of one of the most exciting adventure novels ever written.