Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life of Bernhard Stcheli, a Swiss soldier of fortune and knight who served as a captain in the French army during the 16th-century Franco-Spanish War. The author draws on a rich collection of letters and other archival materials to trace Stcheli's military career and personal life, shedding light on a fascinating period of European history. Against the backdrop of the Valois-Habsburg rivalry, the book explores the role of the Swiss mercenaries in the conflict and the complex political and religious dynamics of the time. Through Stcheli's experiences, the author provides a unique perspective on the realities of mercenary life, the brutality of warfare, and the intricate web of alliances and betrayals that characterized the era. Ultimately, this book offers a vivid and immersive account of one man's journey through a turbulent chapter in European history. It illuminates the human dimension of war and the resilience of the human spirit amidst the chaos and destruction. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780366019533_0

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