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In *Won by the Sword*, G. A. Henty places young Hector Campbell at the heart of the Thirty Years’ War. Orphaned after his father’s death, Hector must confront the treachery and brutality of Europe’s great conflict, drawing on his Scottish heritage and the discipline of the French militia to survive. Henty’s vivid depiction offers a gripping look at 17th‑century warfare and the resilience of youth in the face of grave challenges.
First publish date: 1899
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: G. A. Henty
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