Sir John Hawkwood

Sir John Hawkwood: A Tale of the White Company in Italy is a historical novel written by Marion Polk Angellotti and first published in 1911. The book tells the story of Sir John Hawkwood, a famous English mercenary who fought in Italy during the 14th century. The novel is set during the time of the Hundred Years' War and the Black Death, and follows Hawkwood's adventures as he leads the White Company, a group of English mercenaries, in battles against the French and Italian armies.The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different period in Hawkwood's life. The first part describes his early years as a soldier in England and his decision to become a mercenary in Italy. The second part focuses on his leadership of the White Company and their battles against the French and Italian armies. The final part of the book follows Hawkwood's later years as he becomes a respected military leader and a wealthy man.Throughout the book, Angellotti paints a vivid picture of medieval Italy, describing the landscape, culture, and politics of the time. She also provides a detailed account of the battles and military tactics used during the Hundred Years' War. The novel is well-researched and based on historical events, but also includes fictional elements to bring the story to life.Overall, Sir John Hawkwood: A Tale of the White Company in Italy is an engaging and informative historical novel that will appeal to fans of medieval history and military fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.