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By Right Of Sword (1897)

By Right Of Sword (1897)

Marchmont, Arthur W.

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ISBN10: 1163981699
ISBN13: 9781163981696
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
By Right of Sword is a novel written by Arthur W. Marchmont and published in 1897. The story is set in the late 16th century and follows the life of a young man named Richard Baldock, who is forced to flee England after being accused of murder. He joins the army of the Dutch Republic and fights against the Spanish Empire in the Netherlands. Richard quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a respected soldier. He falls in love with a Dutch woman named Cornelia, but their relationship is complicated by the ongoing war and their different backgrounds. Richard also faces challenges from within his own army, as he must navigate the politics and rivalries of his fellow officers. As the war intensifies, Richard finds himself in the midst of several key battles, including the Siege of Ostend. He must use his skills as a soldier and his cunning to survive and protect those he loves. The novel explores themes of honor, loyalty, love, and the cost of war. Overall, By Right of Sword is a thrilling historical novel that captures the drama and complexity of the Dutch War of Independence. It is a tale of adventure and romance, set against the backdrop of a turbulent and fascinating 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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