By Pike and Dyke - a Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic

G.A. Henty''s historical novel "Pike And Dyke" takes place in the 1570''s. The people of the Netherlands suffer under the cruel dominion of the Spanish. Although the Dutch try to free themselves of Spanish tyranny, efforts at rebellion are thwarted. Edward “Ned” Martin, the son of an eng captain and a Dutch lady, is thrust into the middle of the conflict when he resolves to help his mother’s peopl...