Henryk Sienkiewicz 
On the Field of Glory 
Historical Novel

‘On the Field of Glory’ is a historical novel by the Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz. The novel tells a story of a young impoverished Polish nobleman and his love for a young aristocratic woman. The story is set during the reign of King John III Sobieski up to the eve of the Battle of Vienna.

Sobre o autor

Henryk Adam Aleksander Pius Sienkiewicz, also known by the pseudonym ‘Litwos’, (1846 – 1916) was a Polish journalist, novelist and Nobel Prize laureate. He is best remembered for his historical novels, especially for his internationally known best-seller Quo Vadi