Victory of the West

The Great Christian-Muslim Clash at the Battle of Lepanto

AvNiccolo Capponi

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

Del i serien Da Capo Press

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Beskrivning

When the heavily manned fleet of the Ottoman Empire met the ships of a fragile coalition of Christian European states in 1571, the waters off the coast of Greece, they say, ran red with blood." It was a victory of the West-the first major victory of Europeans against the Ottoman Empire. In this compelling piece of narrative history, Niccolò Capponi describes the underlying clash of cultures and takes a fresh look at the bloody struggle between oared fighting galleys and determined men of faith. As a description of the age-old conflict between Christianity and Islam, it is a story which resonates today.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2008-04-08
Mått:154 x 229 x 27 mm
Vikt:644 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Da Capo Press
Antal sidor:464
Förlag:Hachette Books
ISBN:9780306816185

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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.

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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."