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Ernle Bradford (1922–1986)

Author of The Great Siege: Malta 1565

39+ Works 2,610 Members 39 Reviews 2 Favorited

About the Author

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Works by Ernle Bradford

The Great Siege: Malta 1565 (1961) 477 copies
Hannibal (1981) 373 copies
Knights of the Order (1972) 208 copies
Ulysses Found (1963) 129 copies
Cleopatra (1971) 129 copies
Paul the Traveller (1973) 90 copies
Nelson: The Essential Hero (1977) 59 copies
The Mighty Hood (1959) 52 copies
Drake (1965) 46 copies

Associated Works

Greece and Rome; builders of our world (1968) — Contributor — 407 copies
This England (1966) 170 copies
Rulers of the Ancient World (1995) 46 copies
Readings on Homer (1997) — Contributor — 15 copies

Tagged

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Common Knowledge

Canonical name
Bradford, Ernle
Legal name
Bradford, Ernle Dusgate Selby
Birthdate
1922-01-11
Date of death
1986-05-08
Gender
male
Nationality
UK
Country (for map)
UK
Birthplace
Cole Green, Norfolk, England, UK
Places of residence
Kalkara, Malta
Education
Uppingham School
Occupations
historian
radio broadcaster
magazine editor

Members

Reviews

Very interesting book. Narrative is very fast paced that it feels like you are reading a historical novel not a history book.

Descriptions of siege, casualties on both sides, heavy bombardment and overall destruction are very vivid.

Highly recommended for military (and general) history buffs.
 
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Zare | 13 other reviews | Jan 23, 2024 |
In 480 BCE, Persian king Xerxes led a massive invasion of Greece. A critical point in this invasion was the battle for the pass at Thermopylae (“Hot Gates” in Greek). Xerxes had amassed one of the largest armies yet known to man, while Leonidas’s troops were a small fraction of the Persian horde. Despite the overwhelming odds, Leonidas and his men stood their ground for three days in a historic display of patriotism and courage. In Thermopylae: Battle for the West, acclaimed author Ernle Bradford covers the entire era of the invasion, from the foundation of the Persian empire to the accession of Darius, all the way to the final, bloody battles.
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kent23124 | 4 other reviews | May 19, 2023 |
From May18 to September 11 in 1565 The Ottoman navy and Army attempted to capture the fortress of the Knights of Saint John on Malta. They failed, and this is an account of why.
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DinadansFriend | 13 other reviews | Dec 13, 2022 |
Excellent. Historically accurate and narratively enthralling, this book inspires me to courage and fortitude in defense of my faith. Inspiring... is the perfect descriptor. I would definitely recommend this to myself to read it again.
 
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Michael_J | 13 other reviews | Jun 2, 2022 |

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Rating
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