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Empires of the Sea
The Siege of Malta, the Battle of Lepanto, and the Contest for the Center of the World
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Set against the backdrop of the 1521 invasion of Rhodes by Suleiman the Magnificent, this gripping narrative explores the fierce conflict between the Ottoman Empire and Christian forces for dominance in the Mediterranean. Roger Crowley vividly portrays a diverse array of characters, including pirates and religious warriors, as they engage in brutal galley warfare and face the harsh realities of slavery and violence. The book offers a riveting account of this historical struggle, illuminating themes of faith, power, and the ongoing clash of civilizations.
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Empires of the Sea, Roger Crowley
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Empires of the Sea
- Subtitle
- The Siege of Malta, the Battle of Lepanto, and the Contest for the Center of the World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Roger Crowley
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780812977646
- Category
- History, World history, Military
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the 1521 invasion of Rhodes by Suleiman the Magnificent, this gripping narrative explores the fierce conflict between the Ottoman Empire and Christian forces for dominance in the Mediterranean. Roger Crowley vividly portrays a diverse array of characters, including pirates and religious warriors, as they engage in brutal galley warfare and face the harsh realities of slavery and violence. The book offers a riveting account of this historical struggle, illuminating themes of faith, power, and the ongoing clash of civilizations.