Conrad Stargard: The Radiant Warrior (Hardcover)

by Leo Frankowski (Author)
Key Phrases: Sir Conrad, Count Lambert, Sir Vladimir (more...)

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One moment Conrad Schwartz was suffering from a severe hangover as he hiked through the mountains of present-day Poland, the next he was running for his life from an angry Teutonic knight. Things went downhill from there, and he finally had to face the disheartening fact he had somehow been stranded in 1231 A.D. He would have been happier if he had known less history. But there was very bad news in his new future, so he set out to turn Medieval Poland into the most powerful country in the thirteenth century. It wouldn't be easy. He would be investigated by the Inquisition, be knighted, round up vassals, build a city, survive armed combat with the Champion of the Teutonic Knights, invent the steam engine and cloth factories, establish universal education, and organize an army. He needed the army most of all, because he knew that the Mongol hordes would attack in only ten years and destroy Medieval Poland-and that would really mess up Conrad's life.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 752 pages
• Publisher: Baen (December 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743488636
• ISBN-13: 978-0743488631
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #272,799 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rousing funny tales that hold up to multiple readings, January 30, 2005

By	A. L. Jones (Billings, MT United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's rare I reread a book yet Frankowski's I have, discovering subtle insights and deep thinking underlying fast-moving exciting stories full of humanity, humor, well-drawn characters, rousing action by ill-prepared people wildly improvising, a little-known setting (medieval Poland just before the Mongol invasion, and a very well done reworking of Twain's "A Connecticutt Yankee in King Arthur's Court" with more real laughs and far more purpose. There's a thousand lessons on history, technology, science, religion, economic development, warfare, trade, Playboy Clubs, time travel, project management, and politicking, so it's well worth an adult's time while a ripping yarn for an adolescent. Robert Heinlein, Neal Stephenson, Eric Flint, and S.M. Stirling would be in this caliber.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Awesome, Time Travel/Alt History Story, April 20, 2006

By	J. Paul - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a scifi fan and this is the only complete series I've ever read. At 700+ pages I assume this volume contains the whole thing. It's about an engineer/soldier mysteriously transported back centuries and how he changes history with his knowledge and initiative. Very thought provoking.

5.0 out of 5 stars Trashy but oh so good., July 5, 2006

By	ramen suki - See all my reviews

We've been trying to find the paperback versions with no luck. Thanks!