Condottiere
Condottiere by Edward J. Crockett, published by Birlinn on March 24, 2006, is a historical fiction novel set in fourteenth-century Europe during the tumultuous period of the Black Death and the Hundred Years’ War. The narrative follows Sir John de Hawkwood, an English knight and veteran of notable battles, as he navigates the perilous landscape of medieval Italy, engaging with various city-states such as Pisa, Florence, Milan, and Rome. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that delves into the life of Hawkwood, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and ambition amidst a backdrop of conflict and shifting allegiances. The story features a diverse cast, including kings, popes, and mercenaries, all set against the grim realities of plague and warfare. Crockett’s meticulous research informs this evocative narrative, offering insights into the complexities of knighthood and the historical context of the era.
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Fourteenth-century Europe writhes in the grasp of the Black Death; the Hundred Years’ War drags painfully on; danger, uncertainty and desperation are indiscriminate.During this unstable time, English knight Sir John de Hawkwood, veteran of the battles of Crecy and Poitiers, leads his White Company into the war-torn territory of medieval Italy, and begins a chequered career in the service of the warring Italian city states – Pisa, Florence, Milan and Rome.Exploring the enigma of Hawkwood, knight, mercenary and freebooter extraordinaire, CONDOTTIERE is a novel of kings and princes, popes and anti-popes, dukes and despots, saints and sinners. Against a backdrop of plague and pestilence, internecine conflict and shifting allegiances, Crockett weaves a complex web of loyalty and betrayal, ambition and intrigue, simmering hatred and enduring love. Based on exhaustive research this is a splendidly realised historical fiction and an evocative and truly compelling adventure.
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