The English Mercenary Companies in Italy ‘The Italianized Englishman is a devil incarnate,’ said Italians of the Renaissance, remembering the blood-thirsty exploits of English mercenary soldiers. E.R. Chamberlin | Published in History Today Volume 6 Issue 5 May 1956 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? ‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review