Bruce Ware Allen has written on the sixteenth-century Mediterranean world for Military History Quarterly, Military Heritage, and for Treasures of Malta (the publication of the Malta Historical Society). He grew up in New York City, the Netherlands, and Italy, and was educated at Duke University. This is his first book.
"Allen's mastery of the subject is evident throughout, and his is
the most extensive bibliography of relevant materials to date,
including as it does previously unutilized sources."-- "Military
History Quarterly"
"Gripping. . . . This is an important new study of one of the
greatest of episodes in Malta's illustrious history."-- "The
Journal of the Maltese Diaspora"
"This book offers many excellent things: it's a gripping read, and
its scholarship opens a window onto a fascinating world. It
provides deep insights into the nature of war and battle - or
perhaps one should say into human nature - as well as providing
some very thought-provoking parallels with today's geopolitical
situation. Highly recommended to all readers."-- "Naval Historical
Foundation"
Allen has done a fine job of researching his subject. His footnotes
bristle with references to relevant primary sources both Christian
and Ottoman. . . . The writing is is lucid and crisp, which makes
for a readable book.-- "The Sixteenth Century Journal"
 |
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
