Reviews

"Barnaby Rogerson paints a vivid canvas, sweeping in scope and full of memorable detail...The author is especially good at narrating in gripping, and often grisly, detail the great sieges and battles that punctuated this struggle. The book is furnished with excellent maps, a useful chronological chart, numerous illustrations, and a very full bibliography. The writing is engaging and vivid, never pedantic. Any history buff will find this book a pleasure." - "ForeWord Review"
"Rogerson's narrative colors the conflicts of the sixteenth century with the derring-do of kings, corsairs, and crusaders; this book will keep readers up long past bedtime" -- "Foreword Magazine"
"This thoroughly readable book provides a vibrant and well- organized account of this tumultuous, lesser-known period of history. Highly recommended for both students and general readers." - "Library Journal" STARRED REVIEW
""The Last Crusaders" is a fascinating history of the great conflict between Ch