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A mounted officer, followed by two orderlies, was proceeding at a brisk trot from Paris to St. Denis, in October, 1639, when he came upon a large party of boys, who, armed with sticks, were advancing in something like military order against a wall on the top of a low hill. "What... Read Full Overview

Complete and unabridged paperback edition.

First published in 1899.

The novel takes place in France during the latter part of the Thirty years' war--the time of Richelieu, of Mazarin and Anne of Austria. The hero is the orphan son of a Scotch officer in the French army.

G.A. Henty was a 19th century British novelist known for historical action and adventure books, many of which were best sellers in his day. Even today, classics like The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885)... Read Full Overview

The Thirty Years' War was a series of wars in Central Europe between 1618 and 1648. It was one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history, resulting in millions of casualties. Initially a war between various Protestant and Catholic states in the fragmented... Read Full Overview

The scene of this story is laid in France during latter part of the Thirty Years' War, the main protagonists are Richelieu, Mazarin and Anne of Austria. The hero, Hector Campbell, is the orphaned son of a Scottish officer in the French Army. He gets the noticed by Marshal Turenne... Read Full Overview

G.A. Henty was a well-known prolific author of historical adventure novels. Henty's books are also known for being historically accurate, making them both entertaining and educational for all readers.Won by the Sword is a historical novel set in France during the Thirty Years'... Read Full Overview

Won by the Sword describes the conclusion of the Thirty Years' War (1640s) recounting the years after the deaths of generals Gustavus Adolphus and Wallenstein when France took the lead in the struggle. The appointment of young Hector Campbell, orphaned son of a Scottish captain,... Read Full Overview

Henty's historical novels in beautiful artists' covers for the adventurous of spirit!

This book is a historical novel that takes place during the Thirty Years War and follows the adventures of a young man named Malcolm.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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The Thirty Years' War was an epic struggle between many European nations between 1618 and 1648. The war began as a struggle between Catholics and Protestant. It eventually pulled in every major power in Europe, morphing into a struggle to see if the France-Hapsburg line would... Read Full Overview

Won By The Sword is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty. The story takes place during the 17th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Claude Duval. Claude is a French Huguenot who is forced to flee his homeland after the revocation of the Edict... Read Full Overview

Won By The Sword is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty. The story takes place during the 17th century and follows the life of a young man named Hector Campbell. Hector is a Scottish nobleman who is forced to flee his homeland after his father is killed in battle... Read Full Overview