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Hengist by John Speed's — 05 Jun 2023

Revolt Of The Angle, Saxon and Jute Mercenaries In Britannia

By Tony Sullivan

History & Tradition

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Three Saxon keels slipped effortlessly through the waves towards the Kentish coast. The white cliffs glided past as the rowers, 20 on each side kept a constant rhythm. The shallow-draft oaken hull, 90 feet long (27 meters), drew just four feet of...
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Hengist by John Speed's — 05 Jun 2023

Revolt Of The Angle, Saxon and Jute Mercenaries In Britannia

By Tony Sullivan

History & Tradition

0

Three Saxon keels slipped effortlessly through the waves towards the Kentish coast. The white cliffs glided past as the rowers, 20 on each side kept a constant rhythm. The shallow-draft oaken hull, 90 feet long (27 meters), drew just four feet of...
Read More

Sacking of Rome in 1527 by Johannes Lingelbach (17th century) 14,000 mercenaries under George von Frundsberg joined the Duke of Bourbon and the Constable of France, Charles III, to lead them towards Rome — 24 Sep 2018

Soldiers for Sale: Mercenaries from Ancient Times to Medieval Times

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Mercenaries are soldiers who are paid for their martial services from the pocket of their employer and from the spoils obtained in war. Most mercenaries once fought in professional armies before joining the motley ranks of private forces for hire....
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Sacking of Rome in 1527 by Johannes Lingelbach (17th century) 14,000 mercenaries under George von Frundsberg joined the Duke of Bourbon and the Constable of France, Charles III, to lead them towards Rome — 24 Sep 2018

Soldiers for Sale: Mercenaries from Ancient Times to Medieval Times

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

Mercenaries are soldiers who are paid for their martial services from the pocket of their employer and from the spoils obtained in war. Most mercenaries once fought in professional armies before joining the motley ranks of private forces for hire....
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Artist’s imagining of the Almogavares at the Battle of Aulax, 1304 and Roger de Flor — 16 Jan 2017

Roger de Flor and His Catalan Company: From Grand Duke to Caesar – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Military adventurer and mercenary for hire, Roger de Flor was as shrewd a businessman as he was a skillful sailor and fighter. Through his rich services to kings and the elite, he established a reputation and became master mercenary of a dangerous...
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Artist’s imagining of the Almogavares at the Battle of Aulax, 1304 and Roger de Flor — 16 Jan 2017

Roger de Flor and His Catalan Company: From Grand Duke to Caesar – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Military adventurer and mercenary for hire, Roger de Flor was as shrewd a businessman as he was a skillful sailor and fighter. Through his rich services to kings and the elite, he established a reputation and became master mercenary of a dangerous...
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Roger de Flor and His Catalan Company: From Knight Templar to Pirate – Part I — 13 Jan 2017

Roger de Flor and His Catalan Company: From Knight Templar to Pirate – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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Roger de Flor was a swashbuckling military adventurer and condottiere (mercenary) leader of the Catalan Company. He was born in the city of Brindisi, Italy, which at the time of his birth was a part of the Kingdom of Sicily. He was the youngest son...
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Roger de Flor and His Catalan Company: From Knight Templar to Pirate – Part I — 13 Jan 2017

Roger de Flor and His Catalan Company: From Knight Templar to Pirate – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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Roger de Flor was a swashbuckling military adventurer and condottiere (mercenary) leader of the Catalan Company. He was born in the city of Brindisi, Italy, which at the time of his birth was a part of the Kingdom of Sicily. He was the youngest son...
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“Lion of the North” Gustavus Adolphus and the Thirty Years’ War: Fighting the Holy Roman Empire – Part I — 01 Dec 2016

“Lion of the North” Gustavus Adolphus and the Thirty Years’ War: Fighting the Holy Roman Empire – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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On 9 December 1594, Gustav II Adolf was born. From the time of his birth until his coronation, his upbringing involved many lessons in politics, literature, military science, and physical development, making him physically and intellectually...
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“Lion of the North” Gustavus Adolphus and the Thirty Years’ War: Fighting the Holy Roman Empire – Part I — 01 Dec 2016

“Lion of the North” Gustavus Adolphus and the Thirty Years’ War: Fighting the Holy Roman Empire – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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On 9 December 1594, Gustav II Adolf was born. From the time of his birth until his coronation, his upbringing involved many lessons in politics, literature, military science, and physical development, making him physically and intellectually...
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