Il cavaliere nero

3.5/5 Estrellas El año posterior a la batalla de Crecy (1346), marca uno de los hitos más exitosos de la Guerra de los 100 años, a favor del bando inglés. Tras destrozar el inmenso ejército francés, el rey Eduardo III marcha a sitiar la ciudad estratégica de Calais, que considera imprescindible como c Leggi tutto

This historical novel still burns pretty brightly, just like the Hundred Year's War it depicts. What a nasty time. It makes me thankful that we're not quite THERE yet. Thomas continues his adventure in gross poverty and murder in an appropriately low style, joining armies all over the place to shine a Leggi tutto

And as always in Cornwell’s books, along with the great characters, such vivid descriptions of seiges and battles that you feel you were there. Another great read.

The search for the Grail continues, Tomas of Hookton continues its adventure in the border of England and Scotland. King Edward the third sent him to find out whether there is truth to Grail. But this adventure brings him only pain and suffering because he is not the only one seeking the Grail. Cont Leggi tutto

What I have seen in this novel is the longbow archers are the the most effective weapon in the 100 years war and Thomas is still on the trail of the Holy Grail. The armies of all the players in this rush for plunder pray to God and the saints for victory in war. That is not a very Christian thing to Leggi tutto

Lubię militaria, lubię bitwy. Tutaj już było jednak trochę przesadzone. Wiem, że to Cornwell, ale jednak to nie jest seria o wikingach, a o Gralu. Przydałoby się więcej go w tej historii.

Well...what can I say here? It took me forever (not literally of course) to get around to this book. It's one I kept moving other books "in front of" so to speak (please forgive the poor grammar). Thomas is still somewhat undecided here...well actually he's not. He simply wants to lead archers in bat Leggi tutto