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This publication identifies the causes of the battle at Campaldino, the economic, social, political and religious issues that defined the conditions in northern Italy in the late 1280’s. In addition, the book addresses the impact that the battle had on a well-known poet of the time, that being Dante. The authors indicate that Dante’s "Devine Comedy" can be viewed as framing Dante’s description of pain and suffering in "Devine Comedy".

The book describes the battle with a view to the horrors of close-quarters, hand-to-hand combat. The text is supported by photographs of the area in which the battle was fought, maps, and illustrations by the very talented Graham Turner. Both authors, Kelly DeVries and Niccolo Capponi are both experts, both hold PhD’s and both having produced numerous other publications regarding historic battles, and military technology.

Contents:

• The Strategic Background
• Origins of the campaign
• Chronology
• Opposing commanders
• Opposing armies
• Orders of battle
• Opposing plans
• The campaign
• Aftermath
• The battlefields today
• Further reading
• Index

This publication is highly recommended for its in-depth coverage of a significant battle in Italian history, the in-depth coverage of the military technology and weaponry used in the battle, the excellent coverage of the political, economic, social, and religious environment in which the battle took place, and the superb artwork and images that accompany the text. Thanks to Osprey for providing a copy of the book for review.