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challenging
informative
slow-paced
3.0
Don Juan of Austria was the illegitimate son of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V . Charles legitimized Juan when he was 11 years old, but denied him the title of Royal. Throughout his life he was addressed as Excellency"
Charles indicated he wanted Juan to enter the priesthood. However Juan was determined to become a military leader. This HF book explores his road to that dream. He is best known for his leadership in the Battle of Lepanto, where European Christendom defeated the Ottoman Empire.
The book was published in 1956, so the writing is not what I am use to. It appears, from what I could uncover on my own, that the author did his research and did not add "filler" or exaggerate the life and times of the Christian hero.
A friend knows that I am always interested in reading about the Crusades and recommended this book. It is only for those who have a deep interest in that era.
Charles indicated he wanted Juan to enter the priesthood. However Juan was determined to become a military leader. This HF book explores his road to that dream. He is best known for his leadership in the Battle of Lepanto, where European Christendom defeated the Ottoman Empire.
The book was published in 1956, so the writing is not what I am use to. It appears, from what I could uncover on my own, that the author did his research and did not add "filler" or exaggerate the life and times of the Christian hero.
A friend knows that I am always interested in reading about the Crusades and recommended this book. It is only for those who have a deep interest in that era.
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