The Chivalry Guild Letters

The Chivalry Guild Letters

Scanderbeg

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Feb 04, 2025
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Sculpture of George Castrioti by Janaq Paco (Croia, Albania)

Two questions struck me as I learned of the life and deeds of George Castrioti (1405-1468), also known by the title given to him by the Ottoman Turks: Scanderbeg. The first question is, How is this guy real? He lived an impossibly epic life—taken from his family as a boy and forced to become an…

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