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The Powder of Death
- Narrated by: Greg Wagland
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
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Summary
The Powder of Death opens with a returned envoy to China meeting an English scholar in Oxford in the mid-13th century; their purpose is to share a deadly secret. They vow that the knowledge of gunpowder must die with them.
The audiobook tells the story of its rediscovery, one man's obsession with the powder of death, and Edward III's determination to use it to his advantage. The nature of warfare is changed forever, and the world hears the death knell of knightly chivalry.
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- Nigel Bentley
- 19-02-18
History made so Vivid
Here is an historical novel on a completely different tack from a masterful writer of naval histories ~ Julian Stockwin. From a medieval village, to Cathay, Italy, Coventry, Ghent and to battles ... all directed towards the acceptance of guns, cannons and gunpowder in the 13th and 14th centuries. A riveting read ... I thoroughly enjoyed this work and the reading thereof.
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- Shoshone11
- 20-02-22
not so good
Not his best by far, stick to Kydd, the story lacks both continuity and consistency.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-10-16
Too rushed
I'd say there are about three good books in this story; instead of letting the tale develop we are taken on a superficial fast paced romp.
The author has done much better than this with the Kydd series, don't let this stand-alone effort put you off.
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