The Mercenary History Paperback Book by Charles Durbin from Signet Books

He was THE MERCENARY-
a man whose business was war. 

But he fought his most desperate battles for the love of his captive mistress, Laura di Crispolti. 

His passion for her - and for power - scandalized the popes of Rome, the princes of Italy, and the people of the city he ruled so cruelly.

"This is an unusually good historical novel, a grim and saturnine study of the horrors of war and of politics during the Renaissance.... 

All things are seen through the sour cynicism and brutal pride of a totally amoral man.

Book is in a acceptable condition. General shelf and corner wear. A few white marks on front and back cover. Some fraying along the cover edges. Cover creasing. Some tears on the front and back cover. A piece of tape on the spine. Tear at the top left of the back cover. Staining on the front and back cover. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions.

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