David Murphy

Condottiere 1300-1500 (eBook, PDF)

Infamous medieval mercenaries
Illustrator: Turner, Graham

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Originally contracted by wealthy Italian city states to protect their assets during a time of ceaseless warring, many condottieri of the Italian peninsula became famous for their wealth, venality and amorality during the 14th and 15th centuries. Some even came to rule cities themselves. Lavishly illustrated with contemporary depictions and original artwork, this title examines the complex military organization, recruitment, training and weaponry of the Condottieri. 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 managed to influence Italian society and warfare for over two centuries.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Dezember 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781472855091
• Artikelnr.: 63048181

Autorenporträt

Dr David Murphy is a graduate of University College, Dublin and Trinity College, Dublin. He is currently a lecturer in military history and strategic studies at Maynooth University in Ireland. He has also lectured abroad at various institutions including the Dutch Military Academy, Breda, West Point Military Academy and the US Command and Staff College, Fort Leavenworth. David is a member of the Royal United Services Institute, and a fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction · Chronology · Enlistment · Training · Daily Life · Appearance
and Dress · Belief and Belonging · Life on Campaign · The Condottiere in
Battle · Conspiracy and Betrayal · Aftermath of Battle · Conclusion ·
Museums, Collections and Re-enactment · Glossary · Bibliography · Colour
Plate Commentary · Index