By Pike and Dyke
Gelesen von David Leeson
G. A. Henty
(4,587 Sterne; 103 Bewertungen)
It is the 1570's, and the people of the Netherlands live in terror under the cruel dominion of Spain. Though many long to be free of Spanish tyranny, efforts at rebellion are failing, and allies are nowhere to be found. Edward “Ned” Martin, son of an English captain and a Dutch lady, is thrust into the conflict when he resolves to help his mother’s people and avenge his murdered relatives. Entering the service of the revolutionary leader William the Silent, Prince of Orange, Ned is called upon to carry out dangerous secret missions deep within occupied territory. Through hairbreadth escapes, fierce sea fights, terrifying sieges, and daring rescues, Ned becomes a witness to the inspiring and heartbreaking events of the rise of the Dutch republic. (Summary by D. Leeson) (10 hr 48 min)
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very good
beloved
(5 Sterne)
very good story and very good reader. thank you so much
excellent story
HolmesBoy
(4 Sterne)
This was an excellent story. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot about this time. The information about the chance that came into play for both sides was amazing. It seems like both suffered random life and both gained randomly. I recommend this as a good historical novel. I hope you do enjoy learning about sieges of cities.
Somerled
(5 Sterne)
Another Great tale by the author! well read, very historical novel.
well read and entertaining
Tom Magnum
(5 Sterne)
thank you to the narrator!
(5 Sterne)
Reader good. Book is a classic G.A. Henty.
a good story
Nick D
(4 Sterne)
standard Henty. Story set amongst events I know nothing about, so I've enjoyed googling the background as it went along to educate myself.
another great book!
Anewelding
(5 Sterne)
another great book well-read
Narration of history supercedes the story.
BeWell Garforth
(3 Sterne)