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Empires of the Sea
The Final Battle for the Mediterranean, 1521-1580
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One of the most gripping and exciting stories ever told of an epic period of international warfare, now beautifully repackaged.
Empires of the Sea: The Final Battle for the Mediterranean, 1521-1580, by Roger Crowley, is one of the most gripping and exciting stories ever told of an epic period of international warfare, now beautifully repackaged.
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Empires of the Sea presents the Mediterranean as a majestic and bloody theatre of war. Opening with the Ottoman victory in 1453, it delivers a breathtaking story of military crusading, Barbary pirates, white slavery, and the Ottoman Empire, all set against the larger picture of the struggle between Islam and Christianity.
Coupled with dramatic set-piece battles, a wealth of riveting first-hand accounts, epic momentum, and a terrific denouement at Lepanto, this is a work of history at its broadest and most compelling.
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Empires of the Sea by Roger Crowley is praised for its gripping narrative and detailed storytelling, vividly recounting the 16th-century struggle for the Mediterranean. Critics commend Crowley's ability to bring historical figures and events to life with a balance of scholarly research and engaging prose. The book is lauded for its accessibly detailed account of naval battles and geopolitical intrigue, making a complex period of history understandable and fascinating.
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ISBN: 9780571298198
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 July 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 125.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 298g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Roger Crowley read English at Cambridge. He has had a varied career as a teacher and publisher and is the author of three books on the history of the Mediterranean. He lives in Gloucestershire and now writes full time.
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