Niccolò Capponi is an eminent military and Renaissance historian. He is a former fellow at the Medici Archive Project, and curator of the Capponi Archive. He lives in Florence, Italy.

Choice Voluminous yet highly readable account of the naval battle of Lepanto and preceding events This very fine study significantly expands current scholarship on the subject. Highly recommended. Saudi Aramco World [A] readable collection Author provides background information and explanation so that complex interactions become accessible to the reader, and the book is enhanced by good illustrations and a very useful bibliography. Shepherd Express Stewart is a compelling writer When Asia Was the World will help raise popular awareness that the Earth's history didn't begin in Europe. International Journal of Maritime History "Impressive...Capponi's account has many merits."