{"title":"Marcus Bull","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated selection of works by Marcus Bull, a distinguished figure in the realm of \u003cem\u003eHistory\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMilitary\u003c\/em\u003e literature. Renowned for his meticulous research and engaging narrative style, Marcus Bull brings to life pivotal moments in history with vivid detail and scholarly insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eThe Great Siege of Malta\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a testament to his expertise. In this captivating account, Bull explores the dramatic events of 1565, when the Knights Hospitaller defended the island of Malta against the formidable Ottoman Empire. His narrative not only unravels the intricate military strategies but also delves into the human stories that shaped this historic siege.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Bull's books are perfect for history enthusiasts and those intrigued by military tactics and epic battles. His compelling storytelling immerses readers in the past, offering a rich tapestry of characters, events, and contexts that shaped pivotal moments in history. Explore our Marcus Bull collection and embark on a journey through time with one of the finest historians of our age.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-great-siege-of-malta-by-marcus-bull-9780241523650","title":"The Great Siege of Malta","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major new history of the epic siege of the island fortress of Malta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven as the great siege began, it was understood by both sides to be an epic—a potentially decisive encounter between an uneasy assortment of soldiers, native Maltese, adventurers, and Knights Hospitaller on a strategically crucial but near waterless island, and a vast, seemingly all-powerful Ottoman armada. With three quarters of the Mediterranean's coasts already in the hands of the Sultan and his allies, all eyes were now on Malta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis superb new account of the siege emphasises the crucial importance of the siege while at the same time putting it in a far wider context. While since mistakenly recast as a climactic battle between the West and the East, it was also much more interesting and nuanced than that—both sides had many other interests and priorities beyond Malta. Süleyman the Magnificent had conquered and subsumed regions from Hungary to the Persian Gulf; Philip II was building an empire in America and Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a wide range of eyewitness stories, Marcus Bull gives a vivid sense of the period's technologies, values, and assumptions. It was a grim world built on the labour of many thousands of disposable galley-slaves, shockingly brutal forms of warfare, and religious absolutism. 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