By England's Aid

""By England's Aid: Or The Freeing Of The Netherlands, 1585-1604"" is a historical fiction novel written by George Alfred Henty and published in 1890. The story takes place in the late 16th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Ned Martin who travels to the Netherlands to fight alongside the Dutch in their struggle for independence against Spanish rule. Along the way, Ned becomes a trusted ally of William the Silent, the leader of the Dutch resistance, and plays a key role in several important battles and sieges. The novel is filled with action, intrigue, and historical detail, and provides a vivid portrayal of the political and military struggles of the time. It is a thrilling adventure story that also serves as a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of the Netherlands, England, or the broader European conflicts of the late Renaissance era.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.