Ernle Bradford

Ernle Dusgate Selby Bradford (11 January 1922 – 8 May 1986) was a noted 20th-century British historian specializing in the Mediterranean world and naval topics. He was also an authority on antique jewellery and was the founder editor of the Antique Dealers and Collector's Guide. Quotes The Great Siege (1962) New York: Harcourt, Brace & World The Great Siege of Malta was one of the decisive actions in the history of the Western World. It marked the furthermost expansion of the Ottoman Empire into the Mediterranean and Europe. When the army and fleet of Sultan Suleiman turned back in defeat from the small sandstone island the church bells rang and thanksgiving services were held in all the capitals of Europe. Foreword (p. vii) In Malta, the Wars of Religion reached their climax. If both sides believed that they saw Paradise in the bright sky above them, they had a close and very intimate knowledge of Hell. Ch. 21 (p. 150) External links Category:Historians from England Category:1922 births Category:1986 deaths