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Italian Medieval Armies 1300 - 1500

By David Nicolle , Gerry Embleton

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
1983
ISBN
9780850454772, 0850454778
LCC
U37 .N53 1983
Open Library ID
OL1034514M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
9 MB (9124954 bytes)
Series
Men-at-Arms
Pages
47\47
Topic
History
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

Mercenaries were a common feature throughout most of Europe in the 14th and 15th centuries, and had been known far earlier. But nowhere did such a sophisticated system of hiring, payment and organisation of mercenaries develop as it did in Italy. The condottiere – whose name came from the condotta or contract between himself and his employer – was the result. Whether commander or humble trooper, the condottiere was a complete professional. His skill has never been doubted, but his loyalty and dedication to a particular cause often has. David Nicolle provides a fascinating exploration of the condottiere; his roles, arms and equipment.

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