
An exceptional biography of the late-medieval ruler who brought Milan to the height of its power, dominating Northern Italy and threatening to conquer the entire peninsula, until he was struck down by the plague. Ideal for readers who love the works of Dan Jones,...

An exceptional biography of the late-medieval ruler who brought Milan to the height of its power, dominating Northern Italy and threatening to conquer the entire peninsula, until he was struck down by the plague. Ideal for readers who love the works of Dan Jones, Paul Strathern...



Fourteenth century Italy was chaotic: mercenaries swarmed across the land as competing city states attempted to vie with each other for power, while pestilence and famine decimated populations. Into this cauldron was born Giangalezzo Visconti, a man who perfectly exemplified...


Fourteenth century Italy was chaotic: mercenaries swarmed across the land as competing city states attempted to vie with each other for power, while pestilence and famine decimated populations. Into this cauldron was born Giangalezzo Visconti, a man who perfectly exemplified...