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Empires Of The Sea: The Final Battle For The Mediterranean, 1521-1580
by Roger Crowley, Roger Crowley
Crowley's account of the rivalry between the Spanish and Ottoman Empire's for control of the Mediterranean Sea is well told and informative. This is the second of Crowley's books I have read in the last year and I must say I am becoming a fan. Part of why I enjoyed this book so much may be because I have never studied this area of history so much of it was new; however, I still have to say that the way Crowley relates the history is compelling in itself. It comes across as well-researched history, but doesn't feel dense or bogged down like many others. It has the pace and ability to grab your attention like a popular history, without feeling light or frivolous.
My only criticism is that he seemed to get bogged down relating the siege of Malta. I can't tell you how many times in a single chapter he used a variant of the phrase "they were running out of time..."
I look forward to reading more of Roger Crowley's books.
My only criticism is that he seemed to get bogged down relating the siege of Malta. I can't tell you how many times in a single chapter he used a variant of the phrase "they were running out of time..."
I look forward to reading more of Roger Crowley's books.