First published as “Cowan’sWar” in 1964, then as “Freeing the Baltic” in 2002, this new edition includes new material from the author’s son. – The author’s son has edited the original text and added new material to a book that covers very important, if sadly neglected, recent history – Much Recommended. Read the complete review [link=http://reviews.firetrench.com/freeing-the-baltic-1918-1920/#more-4356]here.[/link]
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The most complete study of the naval war between Christians and Muslims in the Mediterranean. – A welcome translation of the masterly study of the rise of the Barbary corsairs by a professor at the Sorbonne – Highly Recommended. Read the full review [link=http://reviews.firetrench.com/the-barbary-corsairs-warfare-in-the-mediterranean-1480-1580/#more-4360]here.[/link]
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As featured in
Mail on Sunday 8/7/17

James Lowry wrote the memoir at the behest of his brother, John, in 1807, a couple of years after he had left the navy. As he had lost his possessions in a shipwreck during the voyage from Gibraltar to England, Lowry wrote the memoir entirely from memory and so some parts of the story are recounted in much detail, but others are sketched in outline or simply passed over. Any frustration that this may cause, however, quickly disperses with Lowry’s easy to read style of writing and the humanity which shows through it.
John Johnston

The author taps into many unfamiliar sources, illuminates many little-known and unknown corners of the war, integrates many aspects usually treated separately (if at all), and ties together into one useful package the full range of events on and adjacent to the Baltic during the war years. Not perfect, but quite a good job and quite a valuable book, especially from someone who is neither professional historian nor professional writer.
Stone & Stone