The High-Tech Knight

by Leo Frankowski

Book Overview

Somehow, Conrad Stargard, faithful Roman Catholic and stalwart Socialist of the Peoples Republic of Poland, 20th Century, had been marooned in Poland, A.D. 1231. Somehow, Conrad found himself under... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345327632
• ISBN13: 9780345327635
• Release Date: February 1989
• Publisher: Del Rey Books
• Length: 247 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

A book for multiple generations!

This is the single greatest book I have ever read. And the great part is, that anybody who enjoys a good book can sit down and enjoy reading this. I am only 16 years old, and I read this book my first time when I was only 13. It may seem slightly advanced for a teenager through most people's perspectives, but we know the score just as well as anyone.Conrad is a heroic man, throughout this entire book, whether its Conrad or Vlad telling the story, this novel holds you attention in an iron grip. Leo Frankowski is a fantastic writer, and I would recommend this book to anybody and everybody. I cant seem to get enough of it, and I hope that nobody can either! Its truly a spectacular book!I have read this book multiple times, probably averaging once-a-month for about 3 years and 2 months now. (about 30-40 times, and Im reading it right now again.) and I love it every time I read it!I would like to have the rest of the series, but I have no means of finding them. I have scoured bookstores all over Southern Alberta and I have not seen a single book, nor a place that could order one.If you could help me in the respects of finding one of these books, please e-mail me at koitiz@hotmail.com with any information (no credit cards please)If you took the time to read this, I thank-you for hearing me out, despite my age.

Possibly the best series yet!

I have read all 5 of the "original" books at least ten times and had to put them down for years and hope to forget them. They have been, by far, some of the best science fiction I have ever read. Being an engineer myself I find his methods of getting things done and especially the way they get "Polishly" done hilarious. I have made the mistake of lending these books to people over the years and thought I was doomed when I found they were out of print and my books had never been returned. But joy of joys, Mr. Frankowski has finally re-emerged and with a sequel. Now it's time to start over and read the entire series. Except for the fact that Book 2 is not being reprinted and unavailable. Please beseech the powers that be to find it wihin their scaly hearts to reprint and allow me to move forward again! They really are the kind of book/s you just can't put down once you get started. Give number 1 a try!

Funny, logical, an enjoyable ride through "history".

I have read all 5 books in this series many times. I find Conrad Stargard an entirely sympathetic character. In following his adventures so often I find myself thinking "if only I were him". I have searched in vain for more books by Leo Frankowski other than Copernick's Rebellion and would really appreaciate it if anyone out there can direct me to more of his enjoyable work.I read a lot of different things and must rate these books among my all-time favourites.

This is a must read if your an engineer or not!

I have read books 1-5 atleast 5 times and I enjoy them each time as much as the first time. I don't know what it is but this is one of the best series that I have read and I have read alot in recent years. I've been waiting for the 6th book for the last 5 years since I've discovered the series. My books are very well worn from their use.

Wonderful jaunt thru ancient history!

In this book and it's three companions (The Radiant Warrior, The Flying Warlord, and Lord Conrad's Lady) Frankowski takes us on a wonderfull tale of a young, modern-day engineering student accidently(sp?) returned to midevil (sp?!) Poland where he attempts to reconstruct modern civilization before the mongol hordes arrive to wipe everybody out. This book really appealed to my "engineer's" side but with few exceptions, kept very realistic. Good mixture of real history and plausible science. The story is one part SF (time travel), 40 parts history, 50 parts hard science (engineering), 5 parts wenching, drinking, and generally being a normal guy in those days, and 2 parts court intrigue. (lost a part or two in there somewhere). All in all- an excellant read!