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The Siege of Vienna
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The Battle That Saved Europe From Ottoman Conquest
John Stoye's definitive account of the 1683 siege
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About the Ebook
The Siege of Vienna in 1683 was one of the turning points in European history. It was the last serious threat to Western Christendom and so great was its impact that countries normally jealous and hostile sank their differences to throw back the armies of Islam and their savage Tartar allies.The consequences of defeat were momentous: the Ottomans lost half their European territories and began the long decline which led to the final collapse of the Empire, and the Hapsburgs turned their attention from France and the Rhine frontier to the rich pickings of the Balkans. The hot September day that witnesses the last great trial of strength between Cross and Crescent opened an epoch in European history that lasted until the cataclysm of the First World War in 1914.Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover one of the most decisive battles in European history
- Understand how the siege shaped the balance of power between East and West
- Engage with classic narrative history at its most compelling
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
John Stoye was among the foremost historians of 17th-century Europe; he was Tutor in Modern History at Magdalen College, Oxford, from 1948 to 1984 and a Fellow of the college for 68 years. He passed away in 2016 at the age of 99.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 10 December 2012
Print Length: 316 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857905109
Format: Ebook
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