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"Won By the Sword" by G.A. Henty is a captivating historical novel set during the turbulent period of the Thirty Years' War. The story follows the life of Hector Campbell, a young Scottish soldier, who begins his military career as a recruit and rises through the ranks to become... 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

Complete and unabridged paperback edition.

First published in 1899.

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

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 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

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

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.

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

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

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

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

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

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Excerpt from Won by the Sword: A Tale of the Thirty Years War

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