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I pirati della Malesia #6
Sandokan: Quest for a Throne
Assam, 1869. At the end of their last adventure, Sandokan and Yanez promised to restore Surama to the throne of her ancestors. Aided by Tremal-Naik, Kammamuri and the Tigers of Mompracem, the Portuguese devises an ingenious plan to take the kingdom from Sindhia, the rajah who had sold her to the thugs many years ago. However, all does not go as easily as predicted for an unexpected adversary thwarts their every move: Teotokris, the rajah's favourite courtier, and a deadlier foe than any they have encountered before.
308 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1907
About the author
Emilio Salgari
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Arabic: أميليو سالغاري
Father of Italian Popular Culture, Grandfather of the Spaghetti Western, Father of Heroes are but three of the titles bestowed upon Italian adventure writer Emilio Salgari. He wrote more than two hundred short stories and novels, many of which are considered classics. Setting his tales in exotic locations, with heroes from a wide variety of cultures, Mr. Salgari brought the wonders of the world to the doorstep of generations of readers.
Arabic: أميليو سالغاري
Father of Italian Popular Culture, Grandfather of the Spaghetti Western, Father of Heroes are but three of the titles bestowed upon Italian adventure writer Emilio Salgari. He wrote more than two hundred short stories and novels, many of which are considered classics. Setting his tales in exotic locations, with heroes from a wide variety of cultures, Mr. Salgari brought the wonders of the world to the doorstep of generations of readers.
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August 10, 2025
Entretenida novela de aventuras en la India. Sandokán, Yáñez y sus amigos van a ayudar a la novia del portugués a recuperar el trono de su país en una trama llena de luchas, traiciones y descripciones de la geografía, la fauna y los habitantes de la región. El colorido con que el autor refleja ese mundo tan poco conocido en occidente es uno de los aspectos que hacen más interesante el libro.
May 4, 2026
“Alla conquista di un impero” è un romanzo che segna un passaggio importante nella saga salgariana: qui non troviamo soltanto avventura allo stato puro, ma anche un’evoluzione evidente dei personaggi che abbiamo imparato ad amare.
I pirati di Mompracem, pur restando impetuosi e indomabili come forze della natura, mostrano una maturità nuova, quasi una consapevolezza più ampia del loro ruolo. Accanto a loro, figure come Tremal-Naik e Kammamuri arricchiscono la narrazione con una presenza solida e complementare, creando un equilibrio perfetto tra azione e strategia.
La trama è avvincente e ben costruita: la riconquista del trono dell’Assam per Surama non è solo una missione eroica, ma anche il tassello fondamentale di un disegno più grande. L’ascesa di Yanez al ruolo di principe consorte aggiunge una nota affascinante e quasi ironica, perfettamente in linea con il suo carattere brillante e scaltro.
Ma ciò che rende davvero speciale questo romanzo è il suo valore di ponte narrativo: si percepisce chiaramente che qualcosa di ancora più grande sta per accadere. È qui che si gettano le basi per la futura riconquista del regno di Sandokan e di Mompracem, alimentando nel lettore un’attesa carica di entusiasmo.
Lo stile di Salgari è, come sempre, coinvolgente e ricco di ritmo: le descrizioni esotiche, i combattimenti, gli intrighi politici si intrecciano senza mai rallentare la lettura. È un libro che si divora, pagina dopo pagina.
In definitiva, “Alla conquista di un impero” non è soltanto un capitolo di passaggio, ma un romanzo fondamentale per comprendere la crescita dei protagonisti e l’ampiezza della saga. Un’avventura intensa, appassionante e imprescindibile per chi ama il mondo di Sandokan.
I pirati di Mompracem, pur restando impetuosi e indomabili come forze della natura, mostrano una maturità nuova, quasi una consapevolezza più ampia del loro ruolo. Accanto a loro, figure come Tremal-Naik e Kammamuri arricchiscono la narrazione con una presenza solida e complementare, creando un equilibrio perfetto tra azione e strategia.
La trama è avvincente e ben costruita: la riconquista del trono dell’Assam per Surama non è solo una missione eroica, ma anche il tassello fondamentale di un disegno più grande. L’ascesa di Yanez al ruolo di principe consorte aggiunge una nota affascinante e quasi ironica, perfettamente in linea con il suo carattere brillante e scaltro.
Ma ciò che rende davvero speciale questo romanzo è il suo valore di ponte narrativo: si percepisce chiaramente che qualcosa di ancora più grande sta per accadere. È qui che si gettano le basi per la futura riconquista del regno di Sandokan e di Mompracem, alimentando nel lettore un’attesa carica di entusiasmo.
Lo stile di Salgari è, come sempre, coinvolgente e ricco di ritmo: le descrizioni esotiche, i combattimenti, gli intrighi politici si intrecciano senza mai rallentare la lettura. È un libro che si divora, pagina dopo pagina.
In definitiva, “Alla conquista di un impero” non è soltanto un capitolo di passaggio, ma un romanzo fondamentale per comprendere la crescita dei protagonisti e l’ampiezza della saga. Un’avventura intensa, appassionante e imprescindibile per chi ama il mondo di Sandokan.
June 5, 2022
È il primo romanzo che leggo sui pirati della Malesia ed anche il primo in assoluto nato dalla mano di Salgari. Che dire? Mi è piaciuto tantissimo! Ci si immerge appieno nell'atmosfera indiana e si è partecipi delle avventure di Sandokan, Yanez, Tremal-Naik e Kammamuri. Concluso il libro ci si sente tornati da un viaggio compiuto in terre lontane... Penso proprio che acquisterò altri romanzi dello stesso autore, per tornare tra quelle jungle al fianco delle tigri di Mompracem!!
September 21, 2017
Il mio primo libro
Avevo otto anni e fu il mio primo Libro, le quattro stelle perciò sono un amorevole ringraziamento per avermi iniziato alla lettura :)
Avevo otto anni e fu il mio primo Libro, le quattro stelle perciò sono un amorevole ringraziamento per avermi iniziato alla lettura :)
February 5, 2019
Awesome book
December 31, 2024
Historia de piratas apasionante. Podriamos decir que no han envejecido muy bien, pero contextualizadas son geniales.
December 14, 2025
Come per gli altri buon ritmo, suspence, viaggi nella jungla; scorrevole.
March 26, 2016
After the holy relic Shaligram returns to its secret hiding place in the Umananda Temple, the legendary pirate Sandokan and his Portuguese friend Yanez hatch a daring plan to wrest control of Assam, an Indian kingdom, from the current rajah. With help from their pirates, the Tigers of Monpracem, they intend to give the crown to Yanez’s beloved, Surama, the rightful ruler of Assam.
When Surama was a child, she witnessed the brutal murder of her father, who ruled Assam, and many members of his family. Only two lived, his daughter and his younger brother, who was responsible for the coup. He sold Surama into slavery, and it was only through the timely intervention of the pirates that she found freedom.
As the English Lord James Moreland, a friend of Queen Victoria who is also the Empress of India, Yanez pretends to be on a secret mission for the Viceroy of Bengal. For his plan to succeed, he must see the rajah. But this ruler does not see Europeans. To convince him to do otherwise, Yanez and Sanokand must first steal the Shaligram. Since the prime minister knows its location, they kidnap him and, through careful persuasion, convince him to divulge the relic’s location.
Once it is in their possession – no easy task since the temple is guarded by soldiers and wild beasts – Yanez uses it to gain admittance to the palace. The rajah is overjoyed and offers Yanez great riches, but all he asks for is to be appointed chief hunter. The rajah agrees if Yanez slays the tiger that has killed his two children and many of his subjects.
But the rajah’s trusted advisor, a Greek, doesn’t trust Yanez. To confirm his suspicions, he kidnaps the beautiful Indian woman whom Yanez regularly visits. Once she is in his clutches, the Greek drugs her and learns her true identity and Yanez’s hidden agenda. Yanez is imprisoned and his bodyguards are executed.
When Sandokan learns they have been betrayed, he must rescue both the princess and his friend. But in a land where he is a stranger and where danger and intrigue lurk behind every door, saving them may be beyond his reach. His hands are full just eluding his pursuers, who are intent on killing him and his men.
Set in 1869, this tale has all the elements of true swashbuckling adventure: courageous and dashing heroes, daring escapes, reprehensible villains, and a damsel in need of rescuing. Each time the resourceful Sandokan and Yanez are about to win the day, Salgari inserts another twist that requires them to overcome new challenges and compels the reader to turn the page. While not a pirate tale in the true sense, the heroic exploits in this sixth tale in the Sandokan series are akin to those of the most daring of the buccaneers. The exotic locale is vividly portrayed and the publisher has included a glossary of Indian terms at the end of the book. If you seek an old-fashioned swashbuckler, this one will not disappoint.
When Surama was a child, she witnessed the brutal murder of her father, who ruled Assam, and many members of his family. Only two lived, his daughter and his younger brother, who was responsible for the coup. He sold Surama into slavery, and it was only through the timely intervention of the pirates that she found freedom.
As the English Lord James Moreland, a friend of Queen Victoria who is also the Empress of India, Yanez pretends to be on a secret mission for the Viceroy of Bengal. For his plan to succeed, he must see the rajah. But this ruler does not see Europeans. To convince him to do otherwise, Yanez and Sanokand must first steal the Shaligram. Since the prime minister knows its location, they kidnap him and, through careful persuasion, convince him to divulge the relic’s location.
Once it is in their possession – no easy task since the temple is guarded by soldiers and wild beasts – Yanez uses it to gain admittance to the palace. The rajah is overjoyed and offers Yanez great riches, but all he asks for is to be appointed chief hunter. The rajah agrees if Yanez slays the tiger that has killed his two children and many of his subjects.
But the rajah’s trusted advisor, a Greek, doesn’t trust Yanez. To confirm his suspicions, he kidnaps the beautiful Indian woman whom Yanez regularly visits. Once she is in his clutches, the Greek drugs her and learns her true identity and Yanez’s hidden agenda. Yanez is imprisoned and his bodyguards are executed.
When Sandokan learns they have been betrayed, he must rescue both the princess and his friend. But in a land where he is a stranger and where danger and intrigue lurk behind every door, saving them may be beyond his reach. His hands are full just eluding his pursuers, who are intent on killing him and his men.
Set in 1869, this tale has all the elements of true swashbuckling adventure: courageous and dashing heroes, daring escapes, reprehensible villains, and a damsel in need of rescuing. Each time the resourceful Sandokan and Yanez are about to win the day, Salgari inserts another twist that requires them to overcome new challenges and compels the reader to turn the page. While not a pirate tale in the true sense, the heroic exploits in this sixth tale in the Sandokan series are akin to those of the most daring of the buccaneers. The exotic locale is vividly portrayed and the publisher has included a glossary of Indian terms at the end of the book. If you seek an old-fashioned swashbuckler, this one will not disappoint.
May 12, 2018
2 ½ stars
July 20, 2012
Questa edizione ricomprada da "grande"
April 6, 2017
Lo stile e la qualita' migliora ad ogni libro. La centralita' di Yanez nella prima parte del libro, con la sua astuzia, aumenta l'alone di mistero del racconto mentre Sandokan nella seconda parte riporta l'azione al centro della scena. I personaggi maturano e acquistano spessore pagina dopo pagina. Abbiamo finalmente una menzione del padre di Sandokan a presagire l'oggetto del libro successivo.
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