Help support TMP


"12th century mercenaries faced greater condemnation" Topic


1 Post

All members in good standing are free to post here. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.

Please remember that some of our members are children, and act appropriately.

For more information, see the TMP FAQ.


Back to the Medieval Discussion Message Board


Areas of Interest

Medieval

Featured Hobby News Article


Featured Link


Featured Ruleset


Featured Showcase Article


Featured Workbench Article

From Fish Tank to Tabletop

Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian receives a gift from his wife…


Featured Book Review


469 hits since 10 Jan 2020
©1994-2025 Bill Armintrout
Comments or corrections?

Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP10 Jan 2020 10:09 p.m. PST

…than today.

"Mercenaries in the 12th century faced widespread condemnation—some of it well-deserved, said Dr. Steven Isaac, a specialist in medieval military culture.

Some, but not all, of those who fought for pay in the 1100s were outcasts from society, scorned for their cruelty and extortion, condemned by the Catholic Church and often called wolves, said Isaac. "This comparison rested on stereotypes—often exaggerated—that were accepted about how both wolves and mercenaries supposedly behaved," he said…"
Main page
link

Amicalement
Armand

Sorry - only verified members can post on the forums.