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Bayonets for Hire: Mercenaries at War, 1550-1789 by William Urban — book cover

Bayonets for Hire: Mercenaries at War, 1550-1789

by William Urban
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Synopsis

From the Greek professional armies of Alexander, through the Hundred Years War, indeed, to today, mercenaries have been ever-present, their role constantly evolving. In this compelling new history William Urban takes up their captivating and turbulent story from 1550 to 1789: from the Wars of Religion to the eve of the French Revolution. William Urban’s many works include the highly acclaimed The Teutonic Knights and Medieval Mercenaries. William McNeill is the author of The Rise of the West and is among the world’s most respected historians.

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Book Details

Published
June 19, 2026
Publisher
Greenhill Books
Pages
304
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781853677427

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