"Now order the ranks, and fling wide the banners, for our souls are God\'s and our bodies the king\'s, and our swords for Saint George and for England " With that rousing proclamation, twelve hundred knights ride into battle, accompanied by the stalwart archers known as the White Company.
Doyle has also written many works of history and science fiction, plus plays and poetry..
His first Sherlock Holmes tale was published in 1887, introducing one of literature\'s best-loved detectives.
While at the University of Edinburgh, he augmented his income by writing stories.
About the Author: Arthur Conan Doyle was a prolific writer born in Scotland who started out as a medical doctor.
Readers of all ages will thrill to this spirited tale and its evocative portrait of the Middle Ages.
The White Company was his favorite among his own works; here, he offers flavorful, realistic depictions of life during the 14th century -- from its weapons and apparel to its religious practice, and the close connection between the cycles of human existence, and the rhythm of the seasons.
Best known as the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was also a passionate historian.
Raised in the sheltered confines of a monastery, young Alleyne comes of age amid the rough-and-tumble of armed conflict and the bewildering ways of courtly love.
The rollicking adventures of his Company during the Hundred Years War center around Sir Nigel\'s loyal squire, Alleyne Edricson.
Short, bald, and extremely nearsighted, Sir Nigel\'s unprepossessing appearance belies his warrior\'s heart and his chivalrous nature.
Fueled by their appetite for glory, this motley crew of freebooters stands united in their unswerving devotion to the Company commander, Sir Nigel Loring. "Now order the ranks, and fling wide the banners, for our souls are God\'s and our bodies the king\'s, and our swords for Saint George and for England " With that rousing proclamation, twelve hundred knights ride into battle, accompanied by the stalwart archers known as the White Company
