By England's Aid, Or The Freeing Of The Netherlands, 1585-1604 (1891)

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 1891. The book is set in the late 16th century and tells the story of the Dutch struggle for independence from Spain, and the role played by England in helping the Dutch achieve their freedom.The main character of the story is a young Englishman named Ned Martin, who travels to the Netherlands to fight alongside the Dutch rebels against the Spanish. Ned becomes involved in various battles and skirmishes, and is eventually captured by the Spanish and held as a prisoner of war.During his captivity, Ned meets the famous Dutch leader William the Silent, who inspires him to continue fighting for the cause of Dutch freedom. With the help of William and other Dutch leaders, Ned eventually escapes from captivity and rejoins the fight against the Spanish.The book is filled with action, adventure, and historical detail, and provides a vivid portrayal of the political and military struggles of the time. It also offers insights into the cultural and social differences between England and the Netherlands, and the ways in which these differences affected the course of the conflict.Overall, By England's Aid is an engaging and informative read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the history of the Netherlands and England during the late 16th century.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.