Sons Of The Sword: A Romance Of The Peninsular War (1901)

By Margaret Louisa Woods

Book Overview

Sons Of The Sword: A Romance Of The Peninsular War is a historical 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, and follows the lives of two young men, John and Richard, who join the British Army and are sent to fight in Spain.As the war rages on, the two friends find themselves caught up in the chaos and violence of battle, facing danger and death at every turn. Along the way, they meet a cast of colorful characters, including fellow soldiers, Spanish guerrillas, and beautiful women who capture their hearts.As they struggle to survive and make sense of the horrors they witness, John and Richard must also confront their own personal demons and come to terms with the sacrifices they have made in the name of duty and honor.Sons Of The Sword is a gripping tale of war, love, and redemption, told with vivid detail and rich historical accuracy. It offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in European history and explores the timeless themes of courage, loyalty, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164936840
• ISBN13: 9781164936848
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"