Sons Of The Sword - Margaret Louisa Woods - Bog

Sons Of The Sword: A Romance Of The Peninsular War is a historical fiction novel written by Margaret Louisa Woods and published in 1901. The story is set during the Peninsular War, which took place from 1807 to 1814 in Spain and Portugal, and follows the lives of two brothers, Julian and Richard Granville.Julian is an officer in the British army, while Richard is a student at Oxford University. When Richard decides to join the army and follow in his brother's footsteps, the two brothers find themselves fighting side by side against the French army in Spain.As the war rages on, the brothers face many challenges and hardships, including battles, injuries, and the loss of loved ones. They also encounter a variety of interesting characters, including a Spanish guerrilla leader and a beautiful French spy.Throughout the novel, the author provides a vivid and detailed account of the Peninsular War, including the tactics and strategies used by both sides, as well as the impact of the war on the local population. The novel also explores themes such as loyalty, courage, and sacrifice.Overall, Sons Of The Sword: A Romance Of The Peninsular War is a gripping and engaging historical fiction novel that provides a fascinating insight into one of the most important conflicts in European history.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.