The Scottish Soldiers of Fortune - Grant, James
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Claymore for hire-the story of the Scottish mercenary There have always been mercenaries and some nations have a better temperament for the trade than others. Mercenaries, both historically and present day, have tended to be hardy men from mountainous, uncompromising countries and climates. In an age of families which expected to have numerous sons to ensure a continuation of the line, 'young gentlemen' of the Quentin Durward variety often took to the sword to make their way in the world. The Scots have always been attracted to the mercenary life-especially at times when there was no war to…mehr

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Claymore for hire-the story of the Scottish mercenary There have always been mercenaries and some nations have a better temperament for the trade than others. Mercenaries, both historically and present day, have tended to be hardy men from mountainous, uncompromising countries and climates. In an age of families which expected to have numerous sons to ensure a continuation of the line, 'young gentlemen' of the Quentin Durward variety often took to the sword to make their way in the world. The Scots have always been attracted to the mercenary life-especially at times when there was no war to fight at home-and their mercenary numbers were made up of all ranks from senior officers to common soldiers, who would sometimes go into foreign service as an entire regiment. The high point of Scottish mercenary activity was during the European wars of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries when upwards of an incredible 40,000 Scots were employed under arms at any one time. This excellent book discusses the role of the Scots in the service of Russia, Prussia, Austria, Sweden, Italy, Turkey, Spain, Portugal and France and it makes fascinating reading especially for those interested in pre-Napoleonic warfare. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
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James Grant, born on August 1, 1822, changed into a Scottish creator famend for his prolific contributions to literature, specially within the genres of historic fiction, journey, and military narratives. His early years had been steeped in a navy environment due to his father's profession in the British navy, which significantly stimulated Grant's writing. Grant's literary profession flourished at some stage in the 19th century, marked via a high-quality output of extra than 90 novels, regularly published under various pseudonyms inclusive of Harry Gringo and Lawrence L. Lynch. His works were recognized for his or her bright portrayal of navy life, regularly drawing from his firsthand reviews and historic activities. "Adventures of an Aide-de-Camp" is certainly one of his remarkable works, depicting memories of navy adventures and reflecting Grant's intimate information of military existence. His writing style changed into characterized via particular descriptions, intricate plots, and a penchant for ancient accuracy, making his narratives compelling and engaging. Grant's literary achievements solidified his reputation as a prominent figure in nineteenth-century literature, and his have an impact on at the style of military fiction stays huge to this day. He continued to jot down and publish till his passing on May 5, 1887, leaving in the back of a wealthy legacy of gripping storytelling and historic insight.