Sir John Hawkwood Story Of A Condottiere

""Sir John Hawkwood: Story Of A Condottiere"" by John Temple-Leader is a biography of the famous English mercenary John Hawkwood. The book covers Hawkwood's life from his early years in England to his rise as a leader of the White Company, a group of English mercenaries who fought in Italy during the 14th century. The author explores Hawkwood's military campaigns, his relationships with other condottieri, and his role in the politics of the Italian city-states. The book also delves into Hawkwood's personal life, including his marriages and his financial dealings. Overall, ""Sir John Hawkwood: Story Of A Condottiere"" provides a comprehensive look at one of the most renowned figures of the medieval mercenary world.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.