The Life Of Captain Alonso De Contreras: Knight Of The Military Order Of St. John, Native Of Madrid (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432576400)

The Life Of Captain Alonso De Contreras: Knight Of The Military Order Of St. John, Native Of Madrid is a historical biography written by Alonso De Contreras himself. The book details the life and adventures of Captain Alonso De Contreras, a prominent figure in Spanish military history. De Contreras was born in Madrid in the late 16th century and joined the Spanish army at a young age. He later became a member of the Military Order of St. John, a prestigious order of knights dedicated to protecting the Catholic faith. Throughout his military career, De Contreras participated in numerous battles and expeditions across Europe and the Americas. He fought against the Dutch in the Netherlands, the English in the Caribbean, and the Ottomans in the Mediterranean. The book provides a firsthand account of De Contreras' experiences and offers insight into the political and social climate of the time. It also sheds light on the life of a soldier during the early modern period and the challenges they faced. Overall, The Life Of Captain Alonso De Contreras: Knight Of The Military Order Of St. John, Native Of Madrid is a fascinating historical account of one man's remarkable life and his contributions to Spanish military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alonso De Contreras
ISBN-10: 1432576402
ISBN-13: 9781432576400
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 316
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d