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In The Irish Brigade: A Tale Of War In Flanders And Spain (1914)

In The Irish Brigade: A Tale Of War In Flanders And Spain (1914)

Sheldon, Charles M.
Henty, G. A.

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesArmed ForcesIrish History

ISBN10: 1163985074
ISBN13: 9781163985076
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Irish Brigade: A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain is a historical fiction novel written by G.A. Henty and first published in 1914. The story is set in the early 18th century and follows the adventures of two Irish brothers, Terence and Denis Burke, who join the famous Irish Brigade to fight for the Catholic cause in the War of the Spanish Succession.The novel begins with the brothers' decision to leave their home in Ireland and join the Brigade, which was known for its fierce loyalty and bravery in battle. They are quickly thrown into the thick of the fighting, first in Flanders against the Dutch and then in Spain against the English and Portuguese.As the brothers fight for their cause, they encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, including treacherous terrain, cunning enemies, and political intrigue. Along the way, they also make friends and allies, including a Spanish nobleman and a French general, who help them in their quest to defend their homeland and their faith.The Irish Brigade: A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain is a thrilling adventure story that combines historical accuracy with exciting action and vivid characters. It offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century warfare and the struggles of the Irish people during a tumultuous period 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.

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