Condottiere 1300-1500: Infamous Medieval Mercenaries by Murphy, David - 2007

Osprey Publishing, 2007-07-23. paperback. Very Good. 7x0x9. Unmarked paperback.

New York: Osprey, 2007. 2nd Printing. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 7x0x9. Turner, Graham. Second printing. Minor smudge on front cover. 2007 Soft Cover. 64 pp. 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.

Osprey Publishing, 2007-07-24. Illustrated. paperback. Used: Good.

Osprey Publishing, 2007-07-24. Illustrated. paperback. Used:Good.

Oxford & New York: Osprey Publishing, 2007. Paperback (No Dust Wrapper.). Very Good. . Graham Turner. Paperback. Physically 9¾” x 7¼” (0.6 kg); 64pp; Index; Bibliography; In the Warrior series; Illustrated by Graham Turner; Number 115 in the series. Includes: Black & white photographs; Colour plates; Black & white drawings; Glossary; Chronological tables (1); ISBN: 978-1-8460-3077-2 || The book is on my shelves and will be carefully packed and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and my beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the bookshop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #193398|| Condition:

Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Pub Co, 2007. New book, 64 pages, WAR115. The Tudor knight was the first line of defence employed by monarchs from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I, the last of a long tradition of knighthood dating back to the 11th century. Knighthood during the Tudor era saw reforms in recruitment, appearance, and most radically in training and equipment. This book details those changes, profiling the knight’s appearance and dress, life on campaign, and experience of battle in France, Scotland and Ireland. It also explores the concept of chivalry, as sensationally enacted by Henry VIII and Francis I of France at the celebrated Field of Cloth of Gold near Calais, in 1520. Contents: background to the court of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, Chronology, Recruitment: how gentlemen became knights, Training, Appearance, Equipment, Conditions of Service, On Campaign, Belief and Belonging, Experience of Battle, Aftermath, Museums and Re-enactment.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Turner, Graham. 8vo -… Read More

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Osprey Pub Co, 2007. Paperback. New. 64 pages. 9.25x7.00x0.25 inches.

Osprey Publishing, 2007-07-24. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!