Alexandru's Reviews > Empires of the Sea: The Final Battle for the Mediterranean, 1521 - 1580

Roger Crowley has to be one of the best writers of popular history books. His narration is second to none, his books don't feel like history books but rather like adventure novels. I absolutely breezed through Empires of the Sea which was my third Crowley book. Previously I have given him only 3 or 4 stars because although his narration is fantastic his history is usually a bit lacking or a bit too simplistic. But for the Empires of the Sea he deserves 5 stars both as a bit of a restitution from me but also in recognition of his wonderful writing.

The story of the siege of Malta, the battle of Preveza, the siege of Cyprus and the battle of Lepanto is told in breathtaking detail. I could not put the book down during these epic battles and I am left wanting for more. Next is his book about the Portuguese maritime conquests!