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Hugh Kennedy of of Ardstinchar: Joan of Arc's Scottish Captain

Jean Brittain

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Description:Hugh Kennedy became a mercenary soldier after abandoning the priesthood in Scotland yet seemed destined to serve France alongside, of all people in history, Joan of Arc.This biography, fully-referenced and with over a hundred illustrations, compares historical sources with an early manuscript's intriguing tale of 'Friar Hew' and corrects the crucial mistakes made by the copyist and transcriber. It traces Hugh's roots as one of Sir Gilbert Kennedy of Dunure's nine sons, reduced to seven by fratricide in a deadly chieftainship feud which would continue into the Kennedy houses of Cassillis and Bargany. Detailed examinations are made of his bloodline ties to the Stewart kings, his debated award of the fleur-de-lys, his role as French Ambassador and its curious association with Clan Muntercasduff, his return to the church and connection to Rosslyn Chapel.Priest, soldier, pillager, diplomat, counsellor to kings, Archdeacon of St Andrews… and mentioned in the birth of Scottish golf. You couldn't make this man up.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Hugh Kennedy of of Ardstinchar: Joan of Arc's Scottish Captain. To get started finding Hugh Kennedy of of Ardstinchar: Joan of Arc's Scottish Captain, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: Brodie Books

Release: 2012

ISBN: 0957036345

Description: Hugh Kennedy became a mercenary soldier after abandoning the priesthood in Scotland yet seemed destined to serve France alongside, of all people in history, Joan of Arc.This biography, fully-referenced and with over a hundred illustrations, compares historical sources with an early manuscript's intriguing tale of 'Friar Hew' and corrects the crucial mistakes made by the copyist and transcriber. It traces Hugh's roots as one of Sir Gilbert Kennedy of Dunure's nine sons, reduced to seven by fratricide in a deadly chieftainship feud which would continue into the Kennedy houses of Cassillis and Bargany. Detailed examinations are made of his bloodline ties to the Stewart kings, his debated award of the fleur-de-lys, his role as French Ambassador and its curious association with Clan Muntercasduff, his return to the church and connection to Rosslyn Chapel.Priest, soldier, pillager, diplomat, counsellor to kings, Archdeacon of St Andrews… and mentioned in the birth of Scottish golf. You couldn't make this man up.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Hugh Kennedy of of Ardstinchar: Joan of Arc's Scottish Captain. To get started finding Hugh Kennedy of of Ardstinchar: Joan of Arc's Scottish Captain, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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