Description
When a mysterious alien scoutship crashes in medieval England, a band of knights and soldiers seize the opportunity to turn the “impossible” into an advantage—capturing its pilot and bringing the strange technology into the orbit of the Hundred Years’ War. But the ship’s true purpose—and the alien empire behind it—quickly transforms a local campaign into a far-reaching, high-stakes crusade across worlds. With wit, wonder, and a chivalric sense of duty, the story follows brave hearts navigating deadly misunderstandings, shifting loyalties, and the moral weight of conquest. Poul Anderson’s tongue-in-cheek space opera blends classic adventure with themes of faith, honor, and the limits of human (and alien) power, delivering a fun, respectful, and surprisingly thoughtful ride.
Available Editions
paperback
Baen Pub. Enterprises
Published Jan 1, 2010
ISBN: 9781439133774
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Details
First Published
1960
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The High Crusade by Poul Anderson.