Swords For Hire

Author : James Miller
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857905482

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Swords for Hire by James Miller Pdf

In 1612, George Sinclair, an illegitimate son of a Caithness laird, became a Norwegian national hero. Along with almost 300 of his followers, Sinclair was killed in an ambush in Norway while marching to join the king of Sweden's army. Sinclair has legendary status in Norway but has been almost totally forgotten at home, just as the memory of thousands of other Scots who served as mercenaries in the armies of Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries has faded into obscurity. In this book, James Miller tells how a considerable proportion of the able-bodied male population of Scotland at one time sought service on behalf of almost every dynasty and monarch on the continent. Some were fleeing from justice, others went to seek fame and fortune - and found it.

Author : Shelford Bidwell
Publisher : John Murray Publishers
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : History
ISBN : UCAL:$B574204

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Swords for Hire: European Mercenaries in Eighteenth-century India by Shelford Bidwell Pdf

Author : Will Allen
Publisher : Centerpunch Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0972488200

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Swords for Hire by Will Allen Pdf

This BookSense Top 10 Fantasy Pick teams young Sam Hatcher with Rigby Skeet, a wisecracking Royal Guardsman. The two must rescue King Olive, who was betrayed by his odd, worm-loving brother, and is imprisoned in the dungeon of the superhuman Boneman. "Readers will revel in the story's charm, humor, and numerous twists and turns."--"ForeWord."

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1401795391

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Swords for Hire by Anonim Pdf

Author : James Wilson
Publisher : Corgi
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1986-01
Category : Fantasy games
ISBN : 0552128287

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Sword for Hire/Blue Frog by James Wilson Pdf

Author : Nick Evangelista
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1995-05-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780313369735

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The Encyclopedia of the Sword by Nick Evangelista Pdf

From the gruff, sword-toting swashbucklers of the Middle Ages to modern adventure epics like The Princess Bride, the aura surrounding the sword is one that is both romantic and pragmatic. Thoughts of this weapon bring to mind images of the Knights of the Round Table, Zorro, the Three Musketeers—the things daydreams are made of. Historically, the fate of the empires revolved around the sword; nations rose and fell based on the power of their swordsmen. For centuries it was the weapon of choice in settling personal disputes. Today, the art of sword fighting has been incarnated as the dynamic, chess-like sport of fencing. It has also played an important part in the history of theatre and film, and it has been part of literature for as long as there have been books. In its varied guises, the sword has for centuries figured in the world's varied cultures, myths, and politics. Yet, there has never been a comprehensive volume on the subject of the sword until the publication of this encyclopedia. For the first time, in a single volume one can locate information on the history of sword types and styles around the world; techniques of combat sword use; techniques and styles of modern sport fencing; names and descriptions of various fencing implements and weapon types; swashbuckler films and the fencing masters who influenced the genre; significant individuals who have taught sword use; the sword at the Olympics; the literature in which the rapier, foil, or broadsword has figured; and much, much more. Essential reading for fencing and military history enthusiasts.

Author : Judith A. Green
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300189964

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The Normans by Judith A. Green Pdf

A bold new history of the rise and expansion of the Norman Dynasty across Europe from Byzantium to England In the eleventh century the climate was improving, population was growing, and people were on the move. The Norman dynasty ranged across Europe, led by men who achieved lasting fame, such as William the Conqueror and Robert Guiscard. These figures cultivated an image of unstoppable Norman success, and their victories make for a great story. But how much of it is true? In this insightful history, Judith Green challenges old certainties and explores the reality of Norman life across the continent. There were many soldiers of fortune, but their successes were down to timing, good luck, and ruthless leadership. Green shows the Normans’ profound impact, from drastic change in England to laying the foundations for unification in Sicily to their contribution to the First Crusade. Going beyond the familiar, she looks at personal dynastic relationships and the important part women played in what at first sight seems a resolutely masculine world.

Author : David Graham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0957412630

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A Sword for Hire by David Graham Pdf

When an ancient symbol of power is stolen from the wizards' citadel, which stands atop Mount Oragil, a timid teaching wizard named Amvaar is sent to retrieve it. Despite strict orders from the Grand Master of his order to keep his quest a secret Amvaar enlists the help of three people. But as the four new friends venture onwards, they gradually discover that horrifying events from eight hundred years earlier, are about to unfold once again. They also discover that fate has brought them together for a special purpose. Only working together, as The Silent Blade, can the four hope to defeat a terrifying foe, and hopefully save the world.

Author : Richard Lee Byers
Publisher : Over Easy Media Incorporated DBA Rothco Press
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 194543600X

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This Sword for Hire by Richard Lee Byers Pdf

Selden, a wandering mercenary, sets up shop as a fencing master in Balathex, also known as the Whispering City, partly for the murmur of its many fountains and partly for its penchant for conspiracy and double-dealing. When short of funds, he practices his old trade and lands in situations stranger and deadlier than any he ever encountered in war.

Author : Mercedes Lackey
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1991-02-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101127261

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By the Sword by Mercedes Lackey Pdf

Granddaughter of the sorceress Kethry, daughter of a noble house, Kerowyn had been forced to run the family keep since her mother's untimely death. Yet now at last her brother was preparing to wed, and when his bride became the lady of the keep, Kerowyn could return to her true enjoyments - training horses and hunting. But all Kerowyn's hopes and plans were shattered when her anscestral home was attacked, her father slain, her brother wounded, and his fiancee kidnapped. Drive by desperation and the knowledge that a scorcerer had led the journey which would prove but he first step on the road to the fulfillment of her destiny.

Author : Kazuo Koike,Goseki Kojima
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN : 9781569715987

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Struggle in the Dark by Kazuo Koike,Goseki Kojima Pdf

Dark Horse Comics is proud to present one of the authentic landmarks in graphic fiction, Lone Wolf and Cub, to be published in its entirety for the first time. Lone Wolf and Cub is an epic samurai adventure of staggering proportions -- a 17th century story of a disgraced Shogun's executioner wandering the country as an assassin.

Author : Craig Woodfield
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780968483

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Ronin by Craig Woodfield Pdf

Set in an age of feuding samurai, wandering swordsmen and fearless warrior monks, Ronin is a skirmish wargame that captures the flavour and excitement of such Akira Kurosawa films as Seven Samurai and Yojimbo. Whether they prefer the loyal samurai retainers of a feudal lord or a horde of desperate bandits, players choose from one of several factions and build forces to battle for dominance and survival in 16th-century Japan. They may also recruit swords-for-hire to supplement their forces – masterless ronin, martial arts masters and secretive ninja will lend their skills to any commander who can afford them. A full points system, incorporating a wide range of equipment and skills, allows for detailed customisation of characters, while scenarios and a campaign system permit them to gain experience and develop over time. The fast-paced rules simulate the cut and thrust of hand-to-hand combat and require the player to make tactical decisions in the middle of a fight, immersing them in an era of war.

Author : Lawrence Ellsworth
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781493065639

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Cinema of Swords by Lawrence Ellsworth Pdf

Cinema of Swords is a history, guide, and love letter to over four hundred movies and television shows featuring swashbucklers: knights, pirates, samurai, Vikings, gladiators, outlaw heroes like Zorro and Robin Hood, and anyone else who lives by the blade and solves their problems with the point of a sword. Though swordplay thrives as a mainstay of current pop culture—whether Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings or Star Wars—swashbuckling was if anything even more ubiquitous during Hollywood’s classic period, from its foundations in the Silent Era up through the savage bursts of fantasy films in the ‘80s. With this huge cinematic backlist of classics now available online and on-demand, Cinema of Swords traces the roots and branches of this unruly genre, highlighting classics of the form and pointing fans toward thrilling new gems they never knew existed. With wry summaries and criticism from swordplay expert Lawrence Ellsworth, this comprehensive guidebook is perfect as a reference work or as a dazzling Hollywood history to be read end-to-end.

Author : Debbie Hemela
Publisher : Debbies Book, Inc
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781938666148

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2019 - DEBBIES BOOK(R) 31st Edition by Debbie Hemela Pdf

2019 Debbies Book® 31st Edition Digital/Printable Book All the ways to experience Debbies Book®! • Physical book for users who want to hold it in their hands • Printable book for users who want to print certain pages • Searchable, online database accessible from any device • Blog featuring how-tos, vendors and news The book is organized by categories in alphabetical order. Addresses for Prop Houses and Costume Rental Houses are only displayed in the Prop House and Costume Rental House categories to save space.

Author : Derek Siddoway
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1533006326

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Swords for Hire by Derek Siddoway Pdf

Medieval historical fantasy clashes with the rugged American Western. Louis L'Amour meets George R.R. Martin. Grab your sword and hit the trail.Featuring exclusive, all-new works from the worlds of Teutevar Saga, Tales of the New World and Legacy of Ash, Swords for Hire: A Frontier Fantasy and Medieval Western Story Anthology showcases the undying spirit of the American West and the ageless allure of traditional fantasy. Stoic mountain men, intrepid gold hunters, fierce creatures, ruthless outlaws and fearless plains warriors come together in fast-paced, page-turning tales of action and adventure. If you like fantasy with true grit in the style of Joe Abercrombie's Red Country, Miles Cameron's Traitor Son Cycle and S.M. Stirling's Emberverse series then saddle up and ride with Swords for Hire.CONTENTS:Steven W. White:Goldseeker, a Swords for Hire exclusiveExcerpt from New World, Tales of the New World Book 1James Downe: Weeping Stone, a Swords for Hire exclusiveCowards of the Setting Sun, a Swords for Hire exclusiveChris Adams:Plaincrow, a Swords for Hire exclusiveDerek Alan Siddoway:Way Up North, a Swords for Hire exclusiveInto Exile, a Teutevar Saga prequel