Download or read book The Last Swordsman written by Benjamin Corman and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-08 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nikolis' parent's are dead - murdered before his eyes. What's worse, they were traitors to the crown. At least that's what he hears the village folk saying moments before he is whisked away to the castle of Highkeep. There he finds himself before the aged King Alginor, a man brought to a boil by his very presence.With his fate hanging in the balance, Nikolis accepts an apprenticeship with the castle's master of arms, a decision that catapults him on a journey fraught with danger, treachery, self-discovery and burgeoning love, where his wit and the edge of a blade may be all that protects him from a world that is spiraling out of control.
Download or read book Vlad written by C.C. Humphreys and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vlad: The Last Confession is a novel about the real man behind the Bram Stoker myth. It tells of the Prince, the warrior, the lover, the torturer, the survivor and, ultimately, the hero. Dracula. A name of horror, depravity and the darkest sensuality. Yet the real Dracula was just as alluring, just as terrifying, his tale not one of a monster but of a man...and a contradiction. His tale is told by those who knew him best. The only woman he ever loved...and whom he has to sacrifice. His closest comrade... and traitor. And his priest, betraying the secrets of the confessional to reveal the mind of the man history would forever remember as The Impaler. This is the story of the man behind the legend ... as it has never been told before. "Trust nothing that you've heard." Winter 1431, a son is born to the Prince of Transylvania. His father christened him "Vlad." His people knew him as "The Dragon's Son." His enemies reviled him as "Tepes"—The Impaler. He became the hero of a nation. We know him as Dracula.
Download or read book The Paths of Zatoichi written by Jonathan Wroot and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Paths of Zatoichi charts the history and influence of the Japanese film and television franchise about Zatoichi the blind swordsman. The franchise is comprised of 29 films and 100 TV episodes (starring the famous Shintaro Katsu, who starred in 26 of the 29 feature films). They all follow the adventures of a blind masseur in medieval Japan, who wanders from village to village and often has to defend himself with his deadly sword skills. The first film was released in 1962 and the most recent in 2010. These dates demonstrate how the franchise can be used as a means of charting Japanese cinema history, via the shifts in production practices and audience preferences which affected the Zatoichi series and numerous other film and TV texts. Zatoichi signifies a huge area of Japanese film history which has largely been ignored in much existing scholarly research, and yet it can reveal much about the appeal of long-running characters, franchises, and their constant adaptation and influence within global popular culture.
Download or read book The Samurai Swordsman written by Stephen Turnbull and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2008-02-20 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samurai tells the story of the courageous and highly disciplined fighting men of this time, showing how they evolved from the primitive fighters of the seventh century into an invincible military caste with a fearsome reputation. In the early seventh century, the samurai rose to prominence during the struggles between the emperor and the military leaders (shogun). They took part in the invasion of Korea, as well as helping to keep Japan free from foreign influence. From the Heian period through to the Onin wars, the history of the samurai is replete with tales of heroism and bloodshed. Although the samurai is most famous for his use of the sword, he also used a wide variety of other weapons, such as the crossbow, the dagger and the spear. Samurai armour and costume were constantly evolving, and by the twelfth century most samurai were wearing the box-like yoroi armour. Samurai examines samurai fighting tactics, as well as acts such as ritual suicide (hari-kiri) and the taking of enemy heads as trophies.
Download or read book The Swordsman s Intent written by G.M. White and published by Twin Star Press. This book was released on 2020-08-15 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last competition Belasko won was the catch a slippery pig contest at his village fair. Now he has to beat the best warriors in the kingdom. Belasko, a farm boy who ran away to war, is a decorated soldier and war hero. When Markus, the Royal Champion, stages a competition to choose a successor, a world of possibility opens up to him. Possibility that Belasko cannot resist. Can Belasko fulfil his potential, beat the finest blades in the kingdom, and become the first commoner to claim the title of Royal Champion? Set fifteen years before The Swordsman’s Lament, this novella sets in motion both the events of that novel and Belasko’s destiny. Buy it now or get it FREE by signing up to G.M. White's newsletter (https://gmwhite.co.uk/)
Download or read book The Hoodsman Queens and Widows written by Skye Smith and published by Skye Smith. This book was released on 2019-04-10 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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In 1079, the Conqueror is critically wounded by Raynar in a skirmish at Gerberoi. With the Conqueror ill, Philip of France encourages rebellions against Norman rule. William placates Philip by choosing different sons to be the heirs of Normandy and of England. His favourite son Richard, is to be the next King of the English.
With William ill and rarely in England, Regent Odo and the rest of the Norman ruling class keep to the South. Raynar is in Scotland visiting Margaret when Northumbrian rebels kill the Bishop of Durham. In revenge Odo's army Harrows the North, yet again.
While King Henry is busy securing and rebuilding the West Country after the Category 5 hurricane of August 10th, 1103, Queen Edith must rule the palace and the court of England. With the help of Raynar, Countess Lucy, and Countess Maud, she moves the court from Winchester to Westminster.
About the Author
Skye Smith is my pen name. My ancestors were miners and shepherds near Castleton in the Peaks District of Derbyshire. I have been told by some readers that this series reminds them of Bernard Cornwell’s historical novels, and have always been delighted by the comparison.
This is the tenth of my Hoodsman series of books, and you should read the first “Killing Kings” before you read this book. All of the books contain two timelines linked by characters and places. The “current” story is set in the era of King Henry I in the 1100’s, while the longer “flashback” story is set in the era of King William I after 1066.
I have self-published twelve “The Hoodsman” historical-adventure novels and one Companion reference book for the series:
# - SubTitle
William I Timeline
Henry I Timeline
1. Killing Kings
1066 killing King Harald of Norway (Battle of Stamford Bridge)
1100 killing King William II of England. Henry claims the throne.
2. Hunting Kings
1066 hunting the Conqueror (Battle of Hastings Road)
1100 hunting Henry I (Coronation Charter)
3. Frisians of the Fens
1067/68 rebellions. Edgar Aetheling flees north with Margaret.
1100 amnesty and peace. Henry recruits English bowmen.
4. Saving Princesses
1068/69 rebellions. Margaret weds Scotland (Battle of Durham)
1100/01 Edith of Scotland weds Henry (Battle of Alton)
5. Blackstone Edge
1069/70 rebellions (The Harrowing of the North)
1101 peace while the economy is saved from the bankers
6. Ely Wakes
1070/71 Frisian rebellion (Battles of Ely and Cassel)
1101 Henry collects allies. Mary of Scotland weds Boulogne.
7. Courtesans and Exiles
1072/74 English lords flee abroad (Battle of Montreuil, Edgar surrenders)
1102 Henry collects allies (the honour of Boulogne)
8. The Revolt of the Earls
1075/76 Earls revolt (Battles of Worchester and Fagaduna)
1102 Earls revolt (Battles of Arundel, Bridgnorth, Shropshire)
9. Forest Law
1076/79 fighting Normans in France (London Burned, Battle of Gerberoi)
1103 fighting Normans in Cornwall (Battle of Tamara Sound)
10. Queens and Widows
1079/81 rebellions (Gateshead, Judith of Lens)
1103 Edith made Regent (Force 5 Hurricane)
11. Popes and Emperors
1081 Normans slaughter English exiles (Battle of Dyrrhachium)
1104 Henry visits Normandy (Duchy run by warlords)
12. The Second Invasion
1082/85 power vacuum, peaceful anarchy (Regent Odo arrested enroute to Rome)
1085/87 Re-invasion and Harrowing of all England (Battle of Mantes, Conqueror dies)
1104/05 Henry invades Normandy twice (Battle of Tinchebray)
Other Novels By The Same Author:
The Pistoleer – 9 historical adventures set in the English Civil War.
Maya’s Aura – 8 new age adventures while tripping around the world.
Knut – many historical adventures set in the Viking Era.
Download or read book The Swordsman s Descent written by G.M. White and published by G.M. White. This book was released on 2022-06-30 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lost in a foreign city. Assassins around every corner. No allies in sight. Survival is key, when enemies are all around. Belasko, the Royal Champion, war hero, legendary swordsman, has distanced himself from the trappings of court life and toils at his academy. Searching for his successor. When a general Belasko defeated long ago stages a coup to place himself upon the Baskan throne, Queen Lilliana’s desire to negotiate a permanent peace takes them into a vipers nest of intrigue, suspicion, and betrayal. When blades are drawn, and all seems lost, can Belasko save the lives of those he loves the most?
Download or read book Strategos The Complete Trilogy written by Gordon Doherty and published by Gordon Doherty. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 1725 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 11th century AD, the ailing Byzantine Empire teeters on the brink of full-blown war with the Seljuk Sultanate. In the borderlands of Eastern Anatolia, a land riven with bloodshed and doubt, a dark hero rises from the ashes of the conflict. Apion's journey will be a savage one, taking him from the snakepit of Constantinople to the blistering heart of the Seljuk realm . . . all the time leading him towards the fabled plains of Manzikert.
Download or read book The Swordsman s Handbook written by William Scott Wilson and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology of the most influential writings on swordsmanship from the samurai era. There is perhaps no more potent symbol of the samurai era than the sword. By the seventeenth century in Japan, the art of swordsmanship had begun to take on an almost cult-like popularity. Swordsmanship was more than a mastery of technique; it was a path toward self-mastery. The Swordsman’s Handbook is the definitive collection of writings by men who saw the study of swordsmanship not only as essential to life and death, but as something that transcended life and death as well. Their teaching, that dealing with conflict is an art that requires grace and courage, speaks to us today with surprising immediacy and relevance. Included in this collection are writings by Kotada Yahei Toshitada, Takuan Soho, Yagyu Munenori, Miyamoto Musashi, Matsura Seizan, Issai Chozanshi, and Yamaoka Tesshu.
Download or read book No Peace Under Heaven Swordsman s Resolve written by Satoshi Takagi and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Swordsman s Lament written by G.M. White and published by G.M. White. This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dead prince. A grieving king. A legendary swordsman accused of murder. Loyalty counts for nothing when the king demands blood. Royal champion, and confidant to the king, Belasko thought he was beyond intrigues and machinations. But when the grief-stricken King demands vengeance for his murdered son, Belasko discovers he is expendable. His options are clear: find the killer or die for a crime he didn’t commit. This breakneck fantasy thriller is perfect for fans of David Gemmell, Sebastien de Castell and Miles Cameron. Pick up your copy today! Praise for The Swordsman’s Lament: “A proper swashbuckling adventure.” - Becky’s Book Blog “A quick paced story that … left an imprint on my soul. Up there with the absolute best.” - The Coy Caterpillar Reads “Fast paced action throughout … a rollercoaster of a read. It’s fantasy and action that will appeal to readers of Bernard Cornwell ” - Books Behind The Title “A great introduction to a new hero and world that I look forward to returning to.” - Beyond The Books “From the first page, I was hooked! …If you love knights, swords, or medieval stories, this is definitely one for you!” - Dani Hoots “A fast paced and intelligent fantasy story.” - runalongtheshelves.net
Download or read book The Swordsman s Companion written by Guy Windsor and published by Swordschool Ltd. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ground-breaking and enduringly popular guide to medieval Italian knightly combat. This book, first published in 2004, started a generation of swordsmen along their path to martial expertise. It includes instruction on both theory and practice, background material about the great swordsmen Fiore dei Liberi and Philippo Vadi, and advice on what equipment to purchase. Essential reading for anyone interested in swords, martial arts, or history!
Download or read book The Reluctant Swordsman written by Dave Duncan and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young man is transformed into a barbarian fighter in this adventure from “one of the leading masters of epic fantasy” (Publishers Weekly). Wallie Smith can feel the pain. He goes to the hospital and remembers the doctors and the commotion, but when he wakes up it all seems like a dream. However, if that was a dream, how do you explain waking up in another body and in another world? Little Wallie finds himself in the physique of a barbarian swordsman, accompanied by both an eccentric priest babbling about the Goddess and a voluptuous slave girl. Is this a rude awakening or a dream come true? What in the world will Wallie do now that he has found himself stranded in a strange realm? Well, it just so happens that the Goddess is in need of a swordsman. It will not be easy, but if he succeeds he will have everything he wants. If he does not, things could get ugly. Wallie is reluctant but sees his chance. If only he had the faintest clue as to the adventure he is about to unleash! If only he could imagine the forces that will be out to vanquish him!
Download or read book The Skyward Saga written by A.R. Knight and published by Black Key Books. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 1376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To save her family, Kaishi fights a desperate war for survival against enemies from Earth and far beyond. Meanwhile, an alien warrior must choose between his honor and his orders as his love faces a fate worse than death. Caught between warring factions, Kaishi and her tribe face extinction. When a burning meteor lights up the night, Kaishi investigates and finds a creature with answers for everything, with secrets that could let Kaishi save her people. All Kaishi has to do is follow Its orders, no matter where they might lead. Sax leads a final assault against the galaxy's most hated enemy, one that holds surprises deep inside its besieged ship. With his claws, teeth, and tail, Sax is a living weapon, but some evils are not so easily erased. He must hunt down every last one, and if Sax survives the assault, he'll turn his eyes to Earth. The Skyward Saga collection is a six novel sci-fi adventure series that features mind-bending alien encounters, far-future action, devious villains, and a heroine that won’t stop fighting.
Download or read book Swordsman s Legacy written by Alex Archer and published by Gold Eagle. This book was released on 2008-11-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In need of a break from work and some recent near-death adventures, archaeologist Annja Creed visits France to indulge one of her greatest fantasies: finding D'Artagnan's lost sword. The rapier was a gift from the reigning monarch and has been missing since the seventeenth century. And Ascher Vallois, one of Annja's treasure-hunting friends, believes he has located the site of the relic. But when Annja meets with Vallois, she learns that he's made a huge sacrifice to protect the sword and its secret from a relic hunter. Annja discovers that the artifact holds the key to a fortune. And the man won't stop until he gets everything he wants—including Annja.
Download or read book Forgotten Promises written by Miguel Bustos and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-11-11 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Arthurs true heir follows him to Avalon, he doesnt go alone. He takes with him his closest friends and champions, the Night Angels. Instead of a haven, they find themselves in a broken world full of magic, danger, and tyrants. They set out to find a new home and a new destiny for themselves. When they discover that their new home is on the verge of being lost to a warlord, they move to stop him, even though theyre not a match for him or his armies. Death comes for us all and the Night Angels have never been ones to hide from an old friend.
Download or read book The Swordsman of Mars written by Otis Adelbert Kline and published by Endymion Press. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swordsman of Mars, Harry Thorne, outcast scion of a wealthy East Coast family, seeks the greatest adventure of his life. He exchanges bodies with his look-alike, Martian Sheb Takkor, and is transported millions of years into the past to a Mars peopled with mighty warriors, beautiful women, and fearsome beasts. Sheb Takkor, a great swordsman in his own right, must fight his way across the deserts and jungles of ancient Mars to save the lovely Princess Thane and to defeat his arch-enemy Sel Han -- or die trying! Edgar Rice Burroughs was the first great writer of planetary adventures. His one true rival and equal at writing planet stories was Otis Adelbert Kline.
