Conquerors: How Portugal Forged the First Global Empire is a 2015 history book by historian Roger Crowley.
 First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Roger Crowley |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Early Portuguese activities in the Indian Ocean |
| Genre | History |
| Publisher | Faber & Faber (UK) Random House (US) |
Publication date | 15 September 2015 (UK) 1 December 2015 (US) |
| Pages | 365 |
| ISBN | 978-0-571-29090-1 |
Summary edit
Conquerors focuses on the early history of the Portuguese presence in Asia, specifically the period from the early Portuguese attempts to reach Asia by sailing around Africa to the death of Afonso de Albuquerque.[1] Crowley was noted for his comparison of the voyages of the Portuguese to the Ming treasure voyages.[2]
Reception edit
Conquerors received generally positive reviews from critics. Michael Duggan of the Irish Examiner described it as "Eye-opening, thought-provoking popular history".[3] David Walton of the Dallas Morning News called it "a riveting tale" and praised its depiction of naval combat.[4] Nick Romeo, writing in the Christian Science Monitor, declared that it had "incredible dramatic immediacy" and that it was "nuanced and fair".[1]
Ian Morris of the New York Times praised the book for its "craftsmanship" and the style of its storytelling.[5] Matthew Price, writing in The National, gave a generally positive review, declaring that it "burst with action", while also finding that its descriptions could get somewhat repetitive.[6] Jerry Brotton of The Telegraph gave a more mixed review, giving the book 3 out of 5 stars and describing it as "pacy but predictable".[7]
References edit
- ^ a b Romeo, Nick (7 December 2015). "'Conquerors' chronicles the fear with which Portugal shaped a global empire". Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ^ Southerwood, Ross (6 February 2016). "Portuguese explorers often overlooked as the first empire builders". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ Duggan, Michael (4 February 2017). "Book review: Conquerors: How Portugal seized the Indian Ocean and forged the First Global Empire". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ^ Walton, David (24 December 2015). "History: 'Conquerors: How Portugal Forged the First Global Empire,' by Roger Crowley". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ Morris, Ian (17 January 2016). "'Conquerors: How Portugal Forged the First Global Empire,' by Roger Crowley". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ Price, Matthew (1 October 2015). "Book review: Conquerors: How Portugal seized the Indian Ocean and forged the First Global Empire, by Robert Crowley". The National. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ^ Brotton, Jerry (10 November 2015). "Conquerors by Roger Crowley, review: 'pacy but predictable'". The Telegraph. Retrieved 27 September 2020.