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Won By The Sword

Won By The Sword

G.A. Henty

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Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2023
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Ficción clásica
ISBN:
9789357272629
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Won By The Sword is an interesting novel written by G. A. Henty. This novel is set in France under the reigns of Mazarin, Richelieu, and Anne of Austria. Hector Campbell, orphaned child of a Scottish captain serving in the French Army. Won By The Sword (the 1640s) is described in the book, which also recounts the years when France assumed command of the conflict after the deaths of the generals Gustavus Adolphus and Wallenstein. A series of adventures that include battles, captures, and escapes, a meeting with Mazarin, and high honors and awards for his prowess and bravery in battle begin with the appointment of young Hector Campbell. How Hector came to the attention of Marshal Turenne and the Prince of Conde? How Hector advanced to the rank of Colonel, and how he was ultimately forced to flee France? The deadly enmity of the Due de Beaufort is all details that this book has and it can engage readers with the utmost interest.

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