author
J. B. de (Jacob B.) Liefde
1847–1878
A Dutch-born writer and journalist, he packed a remarkable amount into a very short life, reporting on war before turning to history and fiction in London. His books draw strongly on the Netherlands' past, especially its naval and political struggles.
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Kerjäläissoturit: Historiallinen romaani
by J. B. de (Jacob B.) Liefde
About the author
Born in Holland in 1847, Jacob B. de Liefde became a journalist while still young. Reliable biographical sources say that by the early 1870s he had worked as a war correspondent for the Daily News, traveling with the German army during the Franco-Prussian War.
He later moved to London, attended London University, and began a literary career. He wrote both nonfiction and historical fiction, often focusing on the Netherlands and its past; one of his best-known books is The Great Dutch Admirals (1873).
De Liefde died in 1878, still only about 31 years old. Although his life was brief, his work reflects a lively mix of reporting, storytelling, and interest in Dutch history.