: This title is part of the Crónicas de la Historia (History Chronicles) collection from Editorial Edaf , known for well-documented and accessible military history. Digital & Technical Details
: Primarily available as an ePub and Kindle Edition for digital readers, as well as a 368-page paperback. Language : Spanish. Soldados de fortuna - Miguel del Rey.epub
: The book explores the transition from classical mercenaries used by figures like Hannibal and the Italian cities of the Renaissance to the rise of modern private military companies like Blackwater . : This title is part of the Crónicas
is a comprehensive historical essay by Miguel del Rey and Carlos Canales Torres that traces the evolution of mercenary warfare from ancient history to the modern era . Key Features & Content : The book explores the transition from classical
: It examines the emergence of the "modern" mercenary following World War II, specifically focusing on French, British, and Belgian soldiers who operated during the African decolonization of the 1960s and 70s.
: Del Rey and Canales contrast the "legendary and adventurous" aura of old-world mercenaries with the corporate, subcontracted reality of today's private security contractors.
: Originally published around September 2020 (e-book) with subsequent print releases in March 2021 .