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Campaldino 1289 (Paperback)
Kelly DeVries, Niccolo Capponi; Illustrated by Graham Turner; Maps by Paul Kime, Bounford.com
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R446
R363
Discovery Miles 3 630
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Campaldino is one of the important battles between the Guelphs and
Ghibellines - the major political factions in the city states of
central and northern Italy. It heralded the rise of Florence to a
dominant position over the area of Tuscany and was one of the last
occassions when the Italian city militias contested a battle, with
the 14th century seeing the rise of the condottiere in Italy's
Wars. In this highly illustrated new study, renowned medieval
historians Kelly De Vries and Niccolo Capponi have uncovered new
material from the battlefield itself, as well as using all the
available sources, to breathe new life into this colourful and
fascinating battle.
The battle of Castagnaro, fought on 11 March 1387 between the Veronese and the Paduans, is one of the most famous Italian medieval conflicts in the English-speaking world. This is thanks in no small part to the exploits of the renowned English mercenary (or condottiero) captain, Sir John Hawkwood. Commanding the Paduan army, he led them to a stunning victory.
This new study challenges the conventional story of the battle, relocating it to the other side of the Adige River, and showing that Hawkwood was no mere disciple of his previous commander, the Black Prince–he was a highly talented and intelligent general in his own right. Using specially commissioned full-colour artwork, this fascinating book shows how Hawkwood used his own acumen, and the training, skills, and discipline of his very experienced condottieri, to defeat his opponents at Castagnaro.
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