Won By the Sword: A Story of the Thirty Years' War (Works of G. A. Henty) [Hardcover]

George A. Henty (Author), GA Henty (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2000

The scene of this story is laid in France during latter part of the Thirty Years' War---the time of Richelieu, of Mazarin and Anne of Austria. The hero, Hector Campbell, is the orphaned son of a Scottish officer in the French Army.

Date: 1640
Location: Europe, Germany, France
Main Event: Thirty Years' War

Product Details

• Hardcover: 373 pages
• Publisher: Preston-Speed Pubns (March 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887159452
• ISBN-13: 978-1887159456
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,219,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thirty Years War history, March 26, 2001

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This review is from: Won By the Sword: A Story of the Thirty Years' War (Works of G. A. Henty) (Hardcover)

This book picks up where "The Lion of the North" left off, in the story of the Thirty Years War. As Hector Campbell answers an officer's questions about the make-believe war that he and his fellow-comrades are doing Hector never imagines it could be the great Turenne. But before long Hector is counted a part of Turenne's household, where he is involved in several dangerous escapades. First Hector, along with his boy-servant Paolo, creep through the town of Turin and send a message into the citadel, where a group of Protestants are holding out against the Catholics and their friends, something that quite a few had found impossible to do. Later, Hector, along with five friends, rescues the Baroness of Blenfiox and her daughter Norah from an attack by several hundred peasants. Hector also stumbles into a robber's den, where he and his retainer must fight for their lives. But the gallant officer does not stop there, instead he not only thwarts a plan to kill Marzarin, but also kills Monsieur de Beauvais, a very good swordsman who challenged Hector to a duel. This book is full of courage, a book that you will benefit greatly from. And for anyone who likes history, this book is a must!