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Condottiere 1300-1500 - Infamous Medieval Mercenaries

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Type: Softcover

Product Line: Warrior - Middle Ages (500 - 1500 A.D.)

MSRP old price: $18.95


Product Info

Title
Condottiere 1300-1500 - Infamous Medieval Mercenaries
Publisher
Category
Author
David Murphy
Publish Year
2007
Pages
64
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147397114
MFG. Part #
OSPWAR115
Type
Softcover
Series
WAR115

Description

Originally contracted by wealthy Italian city states to protect their assets during a time of ceaseless warring, many condottieri of the Italian peninsula became famous for their wealth, venality and amorality during the 14th and 15th centuries. Some even came to rule cities themselves. Lavishly illustrated with contemporary depictions and original artwork, this title examines the complex military organization, recruitment, training and weaponry of the Condottieri. With insight into their origins and motivations, the author, Dr David Murphy, brings together the social, political and military history of these powerful and unscrupulous men who managed to influence Italian society and warfare for over two centuries.