Won By The Sword

Won By The Sword is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty. The story takes place during the 17th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Claude Duval. Claude is a French Huguenot who is forced to flee his homeland after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. He eventually finds himself in the service of William of Orange, the Dutch Stadtholder, and fights in the Battle of the Boyne. The novel is full of action and adventure, as Claude faces many challenges and dangers along the way. The book also provides a detailed look at the political and religious conflicts of the time, as well as the military tactics and strategies used in battle. Overall, Won By The Sword is an exciting and informative read for anyone interested in history or adventure stories.De Malo was as anxious to bring on a general engagement as was his fiery opponent. He was kept well informed of what was going on in Paris, and knew that the king's death was imminent. His position on a plain, surrounded on all sides by woods and marshes with but one approach, and that through a narrow defile, was practically impregnable; and by occupying the defile he could have kept the French at bay without the slightest difficulty until Rocroi surrendered. He knew, too, that General Beck with a considerable force was hastening to join him; but he feared that prudent counsels might at the last moment prevail in the French camp, or that the news of the king's death might reach them, and he therefore left the defile open and allowed the French army to gain the plain and form up in order of battle facing him, without offering the slightest opposition or firing a single gun.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.