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The Sultan's Admiral: Barbarossa: Pirate and Empire Builder
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In this definitive biography, Ernle Bradford has brilliantly recreated Barbarossa’s remarkable life alongside a vivid portrayal of the Ottoman and Mediterranean worlds at this thrilling moment in history. Admiral, naval hero, pirate, warrior and empire-builder, Kheir ed-Din or Barbarossa, as he was known in the West, was a legendary figure. Born on Lesbos in Greece he rose to become High Admiral of the Ottoman Navy, Sultan of Algiers and friend and advisor to Suleiman the Magnificent. His life dominated the history of the Mediterranean in the 16th century. From the moment that he and his brother, Aruj, established themselves on the North African coast, the pattern of life and trade in the Mediterranean changed forever and for nearly 300 years after it was affected by the activities of raiders from what came to be called the Barbary Coast. His achievements in reorganizing the Ottoman Navy and his command of it helped the expansion of the Turkish Empire that threatened all of Europe.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #420490 in Books
- Published on: 2009-01-15
- Released on: 2009-01-20
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 248 pages
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- ISBN13: 9781845117931
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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"The only biography, in or out of print, of this singularly important figure in Turkish maritime history and a rattling yarn that recalls exciting tales of swashbuckling pirates." --John Freely
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About the Author
Ernle Bradford (1922-1986) was a prominent British historian specializing in the Mediterranean world and naval history. Bradford served in the Navy for the duration of World War II and later travelled throughout the Mediterranean, living for a while on Malta. He was a BBC broadcaster and magazine editor. He was also the author of many acclaimed books, including biographies Cleopatra, Hannibal, Caesar as well as The Mediterranean, The Story of the Mary Rose and Ulysses Found.
Customer Reviews
Close but we need a new book
This is a fast read. It flows nicely with good illustration. The combat between Doria and our Khayr ad-din was very tense almost in a dramatic sense instead of a history book or even a biography. Well done by the author.
On another note. It seems to vary from the memoirs of Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha (at this point not yet available in English). It is time a new book on the greatest sea captain of the age was written.
Terrific, free flowing, historical summary.
This book starts at the beginning and traces the roots of the family and the development of piracy in the Mediterranean. It is well written and fast paced. It is researched and documented well with many references to original sources. A good read.
