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by Alonso De Contreras (Author), Catherine Alison Phillips (Translator), David Hannay (Introduction by)
The Life of Captain Alonso de Contreras: Knight of the Military Order of St. John, Native of Madrid is a historical account of the life of a Spanish soldier and adventurer named Alonso de Contreras. The book, written by Contreras himself, provides readers with a firsthand account of his experiences as a soldier and sailor during the 17th century.Born in Madrid, Contreras joined the military at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a captain in the Spanish army. He fought in numerous battles and campaigns throughout Europe, Africa, and the Americas, and was even captured and held as a prisoner of war on several occasions.In addition to his military exploits, Contreras also had a reputation as a bit of a rogue, and the book includes many anecdotes about his adventures as a gambler, womanizer, and duelist. Despite his many flaws, however, Contreras was also a devout Catholic and a loyal member of the Military Order of St. John, a group of knights who dedicated themselves to defending Christendom against the Ottoman Empire.Overall, The Life of Captain Alonso de Contreras is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a swashbuckling soldier and adventurer during the golden age of Spain. It provides readers with a unique perspective on the political and social climate of the time, as well as the challenges and rewards of life as a soldier in the 17th century.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.
