Sir John Hawkwood: Story Of A Condottiere (Paperback)

Sir John Hawkwood: Story Of A Condottiere is a historical biography written by John Temple-Leader. The book follows the life of Sir John Hawkwood, a medieval English soldier who became a highly successful mercenary leader in Italy during the 14th century. The author provides a detailed account of Hawkwood's early life, his military career, and his rise to prominence as a condottiere, or mercenary commander, in Italy. The book explores the political and social context of the time, including the wars and conflicts that Hawkwood was involved in, and the complex relationships he had with his employers and fellow mercenaries. Temple-Leader also delves into Hawkwood's personal life, including his marriages and his relationships with his family and friends. The book is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most fascinating figures of medieval Europe, and provides a unique perspective on the world of mercenary warfare in the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.