By England's Aid - George Alfred Henty - Bog

""By England¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Aid: Or The Freeing Of The Netherlands, 1585-1604"" is a historical novel written by George Alfred Henty and published in 1891. The book is set in the late 16th century and follows the story of Ned Martin, a young Englishman who travels to the Netherlands to fight alongside the Dutch in their struggle for independence against the Spanish Empire.The novel begins with Ned's arrival in the Netherlands, where he quickly becomes involved in the conflict between the Dutch rebels and the Spanish army. As he fights alongside the Dutch, he learns about the political and religious tensions that have led to the conflict, as well as the strategies and tactics used by both sides in battle.Throughout the book, Ned faces many challenges and dangers, including being captured and imprisoned by the Spanish, but he ultimately emerges as a hero of the Dutch cause. Along the way, he also falls in love with a Dutch girl named Jacqueline, adding a romantic subplot to the story.Henty's novel is based on real historical events and characters, and he provides a detailed and engaging account of the Dutch War of Independence. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers better understand the geography and military tactics of the time.Overall, ""By England¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Aid: Or The Freeing Of The Netherlands, 1585-1604"" is a thrilling and informative historical novel that will appeal to readers interested in European history, military strategy, and adventure stories.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.