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Originally contracted by wealthy Italian city states to protect their assets during a time of ceaseless warring, many condottiere became famous for their wealth, venality and amorality during the 14th and 15th centuries. Lavishly illustrated with contemporary depictions and original artwork by Graham Turner, this title examines the complex military organization, recruitment, training and weaponry of the Condottiere. 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 influenced Italian society and warfore for over two centuries.
Soft-back book, size 184mm x 248mm, 64 pages.
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