Books by Roger Crowley
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review 1: Outstanding narrative of the 16th Century confrontation between the "Superpowers" of the Early Modern period. A transitional era in terms of naval technology with the end of reliance on the galley and cannon beginning to take center stage. But you got to love smashing into your ...
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review 1: One of the most exciting history books I have read. I knew very little about this era, an appalling oversight in my education, and sought to correct it when this book was referenced in an article. It's riveting and informative. Crowley cites first hand accounts whenever possib...
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review 1: While traveling in Italy I had come across many references to the Battle of Lepanto, a battle I had never heard of. This book filled that hole in my knowledge in a nifty way. I appreciated how the author built up to the great battle with descriptions of previous conflicts and gen...