Hawkwood V3: A Romance Of Italy (1840)

By: Hawkwood, John

Book Overview

Hawkwood V3: A Romance Of Italy is a historical novel written by John Hawkwood in 1840. The book is set in Italy during the 14th century and follows the adventures of the eponymous protagonist, Hawkwood, a mercenary soldier who fought for various Italian city-states during the tumultuous period of the Black Death.The novel is divided into several chapters, each of which details a different episode in Hawkwood's life. The story begins with his arrival in Italy as a young man and follows his rise through the ranks of the mercenary army. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in political intrigue, battles against rival armies, and falls in love with a beautiful Italian noblewoman.Hawkwood V3: A Romance Of Italy is a thrilling tale of adventure and romance set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in Italian history. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of battles, political machinations, and the customs and traditions of medieval Italy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the history of Italy.In Three Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116490681X
• ISBN13: 9781164906810
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"