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Louise's Reviews > Defenders of the Faith: Charles V, Suleyman the Magnificent, and the Battle for Europe, 1520-1536
Defenders of the Faith: Charles V, Suleyman the Magnificent, and the Battle for Europe, 1520-1536
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James Reston, Jr. takes this very complex material and brings it to life. This is a totally engrossing book. It helped me to understand this period of history in a way I had not before.
I cannot say enough about how well this is done. Reston introduces the characters and presents their actions and motivations at a pace the reader can understand. He brings the battles, the politics and the pageantry to life.
Reston, undoubtedly, had many decisions along the way, what to put in and what to leave out. He strikes and excellent balance.
I highly recommend this book.
I cannot say enough about how well this is done. Reston introduces the characters and presents their actions and motivations at a pace the reader can understand. He brings the battles, the politics and the pageantry to life.
Reston, undoubtedly, had many decisions along the way, what to put in and what to leave out. He strikes and excellent balance.
I highly recommend this book.
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Reading Progress
Started Reading
October 20, 2009
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Finished Reading
March 13, 2013
– Shelved
March 13, 2013
– Shelved as:
europe
March 13, 2013
– Shelved as:
biography
January 7, 2014
– Shelved as:
middle-east
