Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean (Classic Reprint): The Grand Period of the Moslem Corsairs - Couverture souple

E. Hamilton Currey

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Discover the grand era of the Mediterranean’s Moslem corsairs and the captains who shaped a sea of war in the sixteenth century. This history traces how fierce leaders like Barbarossa and his rivals steered fleets, fought pivotal battles, and altered the balance of power along the coastlines of Europe, Africa, and the islands of the central sea.

Drawing on a wide range of sources, the work presents the public lives and acts of these infamous seafarers with fidelity and context. It explores leadership, strategy, and the harsh realities of life aboard galley fleets, while weighing the moral complexities of these maritime powers. The narrative moves from the rise of the corsairs to decisive turning points in the Mediterranean, including major confrontations and long campaigns that reshaped the region.

In-depth profiles of renowned figures such as Barbarossa, Ali, and Mourad-Reis.

An accessible explanation of galley warfare, naval tactics, and ship design.

Key campaigns and battles that determined control of the sea, including Prevesa and Lepanto.

A broad view of the political and military context across Europe and North Africa.

Ideal for readers of naval history and Renaissance power struggles, this edition offers a clear, measured look at a dramatic chapter in Mediterranean history.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331919827
ISBN 13: 9781331919827
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 449
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Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean: The Grand Period of the Moslem Corsairs

E. Hamilton Currey

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1331919827 ISBN 13 : 9781331919827

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the fascinating story of the Barbary corsairs, a group of Muslim pirates who terrorized the Mediterranean Sea from the late 15th to the 18th centuries. Driven from their homes in Spain after the fall of Granada, these men turned to piracy, plundering ships and raiding coastal towns, all in the name of revenge and religious fervor. The book chronicles the lives of some of the most notorious corsairs, including the Barbarossa brothers and Dragut Reis, highlighting their remarkable achievements and the ruthless tactics they employed. The author explores how the corsairs' rise to power impacted the politics of the time and how they challenged the established empires of Europe. You will learn about the strategic alliances, brutal battles, and remarkable leadership of these pirates who, through cunning and strength, built an empire of fear on the Mediterranean waves. By examining the lives and times of these seafaring outlaws, this book offers a glimpse into a forgotten period of maritime history and reveals the enduring power of individual ambition in the face of even the most powerful forces. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331919827_0

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