The Devil's Broker: Seeking Gold, God, And Glory In 14th Century Italy

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This is the bold story of Sir John Hawkwood, English knight turned mercenary general, who alternately besieged and protected Italy’s richest city states in the late fourteenth century, leading the Italians to conclude that “the Devil is an Englishman.” Brilliant and drivingly readable, The Devil’s Broker recreates a complex man and a fascinating era.

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1,2004

This edition

Format
384 pages, Paperback
Published
April 4, 2006 by McClelland \u0026 Stewart
ISBN
9780771079092
ASIN
0771079095
Language
English
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