Empires of the Sea: The Siege of Malta, the Battle of Lepanto, and the Contest for the Center of the World | 
 enlarge | Author: Roger Crowley
Creator: John Lee
Publisher: Tantor Media
Category: Book
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Edition: Unabridged
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Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 5.5 x 1.1
ISBN: 1400107229
Dewey Decimal Number: 940.21
EAN: 9781400107223
ASIN: 1400107229
Publication Date: July 1, 2008
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Set during the height of the Ottoman Empire and with Christendom weakened and vulnerable, this is the story of the fifty-year battle for domination of the Mediterranean, centered around the titanic battles of Rhodes, Malta, and Lepanto---three of the most dramatic and decisive battles in world history.
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 Fascinating review of Naval Warfare in the 16th Century September 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Empires of the Sea brings life to the most important Naval conflicts of the the 16th Century. The dramatic battles of The Siege of Malta, and the Battle of Lepanto are detailed from historic records. It is one book you would want to put down. This Dentist from Denver Colorado found it fascinating to see the roots of the current conflicts between Islam and Christianity have been growing strong for a 1000 years. It you are interested in learning about one of the greatest naval conflicts of all time, don't pass on this book.
Excellent read! September 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very well written and paced. I read this book in 5 days over vacation and could not put it down. I'm reading his other book 1453 next.
 fascinating August 25, 2008
not a student of this subject - it sure opened my eyes - well written - kind of like Erik
Larsen's (Devil in the White City) powers of description - or more so
Ships in the Christian Muslim Conflict August 24, 2008
A great read. Authoritative description of the wars waged in the name of religious good both Christian and Muslim. Sad to think so much suffering resulted from religious zeal. The battles documented here give background to our current troubles with some parts of the Muslim world.
Great Book August 23, 2008
A very well done book on a subject many people know nothing about.
Since I had visted Turkey, Rhodes, Malta, Create, Tunisia, and many of the Greek islands, I found the book a fasinating look at histroy.
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