Roderick Cavaliero is a writer and historian, and author of Italia Romantica: English Romantics and Italian Freedom, Admiral Satan: The Life and Campaigns of the Bailli de Suffren, Independence of Brazil and Strangers in the Land: The Rise and Decline of the British Indian Empire, all published by I.B.Tauris.
“Mr Cavaliero has a splendid tale to unfold and he tells it excellently. His colourful account of 'a worthy machine running down' is an unusual and Sitwellian piece of historical evocation.” --The Sunday Times
“The hundred years' story of the decline [of the Knights of St John and Malta] is told in detail and with authority… The Last of the Crusaders brings this era poignantly and accurately to life.” --The Times (UK)
“With scholarship and wit Roderick Cavaliero describes the decline and fall of the Knights of Malta.” --Daily Telegraph
“A splendid piece of history writing.. a great tale to tell..told splendidly. The Last of the Crusaders will continue to hold a cherished place on many a bookshelf.” -- The Sunday Times (Malta)
“Delightful...the author's modesty matches his erudition and wit. An absorbing and valuable book.” --The Tablet
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