An Excellent Read
I have the hardcover edition of this book.The quote on the back of the dust jacket states "Simply the most vivid account of the late medieval world I have ever read." I totally agree.This book is an excellent exploration of medieval Italian life during the 14th century. It bring to us the life of John Hawkwood, a famous English mercenary captain, Saunders also describes the country, its politics, its religion(s), battles, the plight of the common people, and many of it's other famous figures.I heartily recommend this book for anyone interested in the late medieval period.