Italian Medieval Armies 1300-1500: 136 - Brossura

Nicolle, Dr David

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0850454778 ISBN 13: 9780850454772

Casa editrice: Osprey Publishing, 1983

Riassunto

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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L'autore:

David Nicolle was born in 1944. He worked in the BBC Arabic service for a number of years, before going 'back to school', gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, and a doctorate from Edinburgh University. He later taught world and Islamic art and architectural history at Yarmuk University, Jordan. He has written many books and articles on medieval and Islamic warfare, and has been a prolific author of Osprey titles for many years. David lives and works in Leicestershire, UK. Gerry Embleton has been a leading historical illustrator since the early 1970s. Gerry specialises in the medieval period, but has a keen interest in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. An illustrator, and author, of a number of Osprey titles, he now lives in Switzerland.

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Book by Nicolle David

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• Editore: Osprey Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 1983
• ISBN 10: 0850454778
• ISBN 13: 9780850454772
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 48
• Disegnatore: Embleton Gerry