A March On London

""A March on London"" is a historical fiction novel written by G.A. Henty. The story is set in the 15th century during the Wars of the Roses in England. It follows the adventures of young Cuthbert, a page in the service of the Duke of Gloucester, who becomes embroiled in the political intrigue and battles of the time. As the Duke of Gloucester becomes embroiled in a power struggle with his nephew, King Edward IV, Cuthbert finds himself caught up in the conflict. He is present at the Battle of Barnet and the Battle of Tewkesbury, and witnesses the treachery and violence of the time. Throughout his adventures, Cuthbert learns about loyalty, bravery, and the importance of standing up for what he believes in. The novel is full of action, adventure, and historical detail, providing a vivid and engaging portrait of life in 15th century England. Overall, ""A March on London"" is a thrilling and educational read, perfect for anyone interested in history, adventure, or both.The king is going to mass at Westminster, the knight said, and after that he will ride round the city. I shall go myself to Westminster with him, and you can both ride with me, for it may be that the king on his way may be met by the rabble, which is composed of the worst and most dangerous of all who have been out, for in addition to Tyler's own following, there will be the prisoners released from all of the jails and the scum of the city. We will ride in our armour. They say there are still 20,000 of them, but even if the worst happens we may be able to carry the king safely through them.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.