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By England's Aid: Or The Freeing Of The Netherlands, 1585-1604 (1890)

By England's Aid: Or The Freeing Of The Netherlands, 1585-1604 (1890)

Henty, George Alfred

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ISBN10: 1120168813
ISBN13: 9781120168818
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 408
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
By England's Aid: Or The Freeing Of The Netherlands, 1585-1604 is a historical novel written by George Alfred Henty in 1890. The book tells the story of the Dutch War of Independence, which lasted from 1568 to 1648. It specifically focuses on the period between 1585 and 1604, during which the English aided the Dutch in their fight against the Spanish Empire.The novel follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Ned Martin, who travels to the Netherlands to fight alongside the Dutch rebels. Ned becomes a trusted ally of William the Silent, the leader of the Dutch resistance, and takes part in several key battles against the Spanish.Throughout the book, Henty provides a detailed account of the political and military events that shaped the conflict. He also explores the cultural differences between the English and the Dutch, as well as the religious tensions that existed between Protestants and Catholics at the time.By England's Aid is a classic work of historical fiction that offers a vivid portrayal of one of the most important conflicts in European history. It is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages, as well as a valuable resource for students of 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.

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