First published 2007
Shadows flicker across castle walls as armies deploy their most covert tactics. Assassination, abduction, treason - the hidden war rages behind the scenes of medieval Europe. Yuval Noah Harari's groundbreaking history uncovers the daring spies, cunning strategists, and dastardly deeds that shaped the course of history, from eleventh-century palace intrigues to sixteenth-century acts of sabotage. Brace for a thrilling journey through the secret world of special operations in the age of chivalry.
Genres: history, non-fiction, military-history, academic
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: espionage
Setting: Europe
Period: 1100-1550
248 pages · Paperback · Boydell Press