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The Long Sword
Christian Cameron
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Description for The Long Sword
Paperback. 'One of the finest historical fiction writers in the world' Ben Kane Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 318.
'One of the finest historical fiction writers in the world' Ben Kane Pisa, May 1364. Sir William Gold is looking forward to a lucrative career as a hired sword in the endless warring between Italy's city states. But when a message comes from the Grand Master of the Hospitaliers, William is forced to leave his dreams of fame and fortune behind him. The Hospitaliers are gathering men for a crusade, and Sir William must join them. Yet before they set out for the holy land, the knights face deadly adversaries much ... Read more
'One of the finest historical fiction writers in the world' Ben Kane Pisa, May 1364. Sir William Gold is looking forward to a lucrative career as a hired sword in the endless warring between Italy's city states. But when a message comes from the Grand Master of the Hospitaliers, William is forced to leave his dreams of fame and fortune behind him. The Hospitaliers are gathering men for a crusade, and Sir William must join them. Yet before they set out for the holy land, the knights face deadly adversaries much ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Chivalry
Condition
New
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781409137511
SKU
V9781409137511
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About Christian Cameron
Christian Cameron is a writer and military historian. He participates in re-enacting and experimental archaeology, teaches armoured fighting and historical swordsmanship, and takes his vacations with his family visiting battlefields, castles and cathedrals. He lives in Toronto and is busy writing his next novel.
Reviews for The Long Sword
[A] great page-turner ANCIENT WARFARE Cameron's ability to conjure up what Homer called the battle haze might make the ancient bard proud
GLOBE AND MAIL The battles...are described with enormous verve and power. The ruthless intrigue and politicking that dominate his court are also brilliantly evoked. And, as fate and his own insatiable desire for conquest and glory ... Read more
GLOBE AND MAIL The battles...are described with enormous verve and power. The ruthless intrigue and politicking that dominate his court are also brilliantly evoked. And, as fate and his own insatiable desire for conquest and glory ... Read more