""They That Took The Sword"" is a historical fiction novel written by Nathaniel W. Stephenson. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the lives of two brothers, John and Thomas, who are forced to choose between their loyalty to their country and their loyalty to their family. The brothers are born into a family of English Catholics who are persecuted for their religious beliefs. John becomes a soldier in the English army, while Thomas becomes...