In Brief

The Great Siege of Malta Even before the Great Siege of Malta began in 1565, it was understood by both sides that they were engaged in events of epic proportions. On on side was an assortment of native Maltese, soldiers, and adventurers, and on the other the seemingly all-powerful Ottoman armada. Marcus Bull provides a compelling new account of how two worlds dramatically collided. The Great Siege of MaltaMarcus BullAllen Lane, hbk, 352pp (£30)ISBN 978-0241523650 Napoleon’s Undefeated Marshal: Louis Davout and the art of leadership Forgotten outside France, Louis Davout was one of Napoleon’s finest generals. A hard disciplinarian and ruthless battlefield opponent, Da