Set during the War of Venice and Genoa, Henty brings the story to life with his trademark style of adventure and heroism. Through the exciting life of an English boy filled with English pluck, we see the first part of the thirty years war, during Venice's struggle for her own existance, when she defended herself successfully against Hungary, Padue and Genoa, despite the bloodshed and peril of the times. 303 pages, illustrated. Hardcover with foil stamping.