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This is the first book devoted exclusively to the history of 'The Great Companies', an assembly of mercenaries drawn from different European countries who came together to fight in the second half of the 14th century, sometimes in the employ of kings, the pope, princes or city republics, but frequently fighting on their own account.
Contents
List of Maps and Plans. Preface.
Abbreviations.
1. Dramatis Personae.
2. An Elusive Peace.
3. From Brignais to Launac.
4. Seguin de Badefol in Auvergne.
5. The Navarrese Imbroglio.
6. Crusading Projects.
7. Castles in Spain.
8. The Prince's Intervention.
9. The Return North.
10. A Provencal Interlude and a Sicilian Marriage.
11. The Sardinian Proposals and the Drama of Montiel.
12. Pontvallain.
Glossary.
Note on Money.
Appendix A: Documents.
Appendix B: Tables of Captains.
Appendix C: The Numerical Strength of the Companies.
Appendix D: Forces Recruited by the Duke of Anjou in 1369.
Appendix E: The Death of Sir Robert Birkhead in 1368 and the Supposed Death of Sir Robert Cheyney at Olivet.
Sources and Bibliography.
Index.