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Theme: John Hawkwood

    Hawkwood Omnibus 7 EPs 19-21 - Members Only

    Hawkwood's last campaign

    Hawkwood 21 The Last Campaign - Members Only

    Would Hawkwood's career end in triumph or disaster?

    Hawkwood 20 A Tales of Two Captains - Members Only

    A clash of titans

    Hawkwood 19 A Tale of Two Cities - Members Only

    The forces of light and liberty and imperial darkness seem destined to fight

    Hawkwood Omnibus 6 EPs 16-18 - Members Only

    The late 70s and 80s saw Hawkwood move his home from the Romagna to Tuscany, within the orbit of Florence; and despite fighting on a number of campaigns, the relationship with Florence deepened.

    Hawkwood 18 Castagnaro - Members Only

    In 1387 Hawkwood was approached by Giovanni Ubaldini, Padua's military commander, to come and fight against Verona. He agreed, and by March was in the field, facing his enemy by the River Adige near the village of Castagnaro.

    Hawkwood 17 Civil War in Naples - Members Only

    Christendom fights over the kingdom of Naples

    Hawkwood 16 Homebody - Members Only

    Making a new home in 14th Century Italy was not to prove easy for the Hawkwoods

    Hawkwood Omnibus 5 EPs 13-15 - Members Only

    From 1375 it is possible to sense a change in Hawkwood’s priorities; does war need to be so important? What about diplomacy, strategy – or home?

    Hawkwood 15 Marriage and Divorce - Members Only

    A marriage feast, a divorce, a diplomat – and a possible meeting with a literary genius and torturer of school children. Oh – plus fightiness, of course  

    Hawkwood 14 Cesena - Members Only

    Cesena was an atrocity by any standards - today's or those of 14th century Italy

    Hawkwood 13 Eight Saints - Members Only

      Libertas! Cried the citizens of Florence, and Libertas! Replied many of the Pope’s ‘loyal’ cities – Urbino, Gibbio, Orvieto and many more. Ruggerio Cane and the Florentine diplomats wereRead More

    Hawkwood 12 In Service of the Pope - Members Only

      Hawkwood’s reputation, already riding high from recent victories when he met the Visconti at Montechiari. But soon afterwards, a change in Gregory XI’s policy would  turn the political situationRead More

    Hawkwood Omnibus 4 EPs 10-12 - Members Only

    Between 1368 and 1375, Hawkwood’s reputation and bargaining power was greatly enhanced. He was becoming a recognised player in Italian politics

    JH11 Rising Star - Members Only

    A matter of honour and professional pride? Or a contract negotiation? One of Hawkwood’s greatest victories appears not to ease relationships with the Visconti  

    Hawkwood 10 Cascina 2.0 - Members Only

      A wedding, and a return to the scene of his greatest defeat as an independent captain – to Cascina. Would history repeat itself?

    Hawkwood 9 Against the World - Members Only

      1365-7 were confused years for Hawkwood without a consistent employer, and faced with the Papal anti mercenary league of Urban V – as well as picking up some payRead More

    Hawkwood Omnibus 3 EPs 7-9 - Members Only

    From 1364 Hawkwood’s status would grow, becoming an untitled head of the English mercenaries in Italy. But his employment was fractured and difficult.

    Hawkwood 8 Cascina - Members Only

    In 1364, Hawkwood received his full command,and took the Pisan armies out to face the opponents at Florence. The results would be …mixed. Good in parts. Could do better.  

    Hawkwood 7 Pisa - Members Only

    In 1363, Sterz and Hawkwood’s efforts helped bring the Visconti to a reluctant and truculent peace. Ironically they’d just done themselves out of a job. But never mind – theRead More

    Hawkwood 6 The Vipers of Milan - Members Only

    The Visconti of Milan had risen to power by defeating their local rivals. They constantly sought to use the fabulous wealth of the city to extend their patrimony, often confrontedRead More

    Hawkwood Omnibus 2 EPs 4-6 - Members Only

    The Pope did what many were forced to do with mercenaries – paid them to go away. Sterz took the White Company to northern Italy to fight for Montferrat, andRead More

    Hawkwood 5 A Geographical Expression - Members Only

      The Hawkwood into which Sterz led the White Company in 1361 was a patchwork of loyalties, families, political ambitions and trade wars – and it was rich beyond theRead More

    Hawkwood 4 Go South, Young Man - Members Only

    For 12,000 hardened warriors, Pont St Esprit was the perfect target – owned by the richest man in Christendom, the Pope, and vulnerable. So, a good place to pick upRead More

    Hawkwood Omnibus 1 EPs 1-3 - Members Only

    John Hawkwood’s reputation, and the little we know about his upbringing and origins, and his introduction to was in the glory days of Edward III

    Hawkwood 3 To War - Members Only

    The way from hearth son to captain of war

    Hawkwood 2 Sible Hedingham - Members Only

    The life of a hearth son beckoned. But John Hawkwood was not content with the idea.

    Hawkwood 1 Man and Myth - Members Only

    How a Condottiere's reputation has ebbed and flowed

    14th Century Italy with Mike Corradi - Members Only

    What world awaited John Hawkwood in 14th century Italy?

    Maps of Italy in the time of Hawkwood

    Four maps below, to help you navigate the life and times of John Hawkwood. Political Map of Renaissance Italy Detail Political map of northern Italy The Regions of Italy TheRead More

Resources

Family Trees

  • The Family de la Pole October 17, 2016
  • Family Trees, 1225 – 1485 July 14, 2012

Maps

  • Maps of Italy in the time of Hawkwood November 13, 2021
  • Maps: 1100 – 1300 Europe August 10, 2014
  • Maps, 1225 – 1327 June 2, 2012

Articles

  • Chaucer, the English and the Sea November 19, 2018
  • Medieval tournaments illustrated glossary June 5, 2017
  • Medieval Prices and Wages December 14, 2016
  • Fotheringhay December 8, 2016
  • The Family de la Pole October 17, 2016
  • Economic and Social History Charts 1000-1485 September 8, 2012
  • Drawings of Matthew Paris May 5, 2012
  • Heraldy – Arms of the big medieval families May 5, 2012
  • Feast Days in Medieval England April 7, 2012

Original Sources

  • The Last Will of Richard II March 4, 2014
  • The Fieschi Letter May 26, 2013
  • Statute of Winchester 1285 February 4, 2013
  • The Ordinances of 1311 February 4, 2013
  • The Coronation Oath of Edward II, 1308 February 4, 2013
  • Writ of summons to Parliament, 1295 December 4, 2012
  • The Conquest of Wales, 1274-1295 November 17, 2012
  • Song against Richard of Cornwall October 27, 2012
  • Description of the Battle of Lewes, 1264 October 27, 2012
  • The Provisions of Westminster, 1259 October 27, 2012
  • The Song of Lewes, 1264 October 27, 2012
  • The Provisions of Oxford, 1258 October 27, 2012

Quiz

Books

  • Historical Podcasts you might like April 30, 2011
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