Title:
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LEPANTO 1571
THE GREATEST NAVAL BATTLE OF THE RENAISSANCE |
By: |
Dr Angus Konstam |
Format: |
Hardback |
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£23.00 |
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ISBN 10: |
0275988570 |
ISBN 13: |
9780275988579 |
Publisher: |
ABC-CLIO |
Pub. date: |
14 September, 2005 |
Series: |
Praeger Illustrated Military History S. |
Pages: |
96 |
Description: |
In August 1571, an Ottoman fleet of some 235 galleys encountered a slightly smaller Christian fleet composed of galleys from the Holy League - led by Spain, the Papacy, and Venice. In a five hour melee the Christians inflicted a decisive defeat on the Turks in a battle which proved to be the last great galley fight of all time. |
Synopsis: |
For much of the 16th century the Mediterranean was a battleground between Christians and Muslims. A decisive battle between two large galley fleets was expected to decide the fate of the entire Mediterranean basin. In August 1571, an Ottoman fleet of some 235 galleys encountered the slightly smaller Christian fleet of the Holy League. In a five hour melee the Christians inflicted a decisive defeat on the Turks. Lepanto was the last great galley fight of all time and one of the most decisive naval battles in history. This book details the course of one of the most crucial military campaigns of the Renaissance. |
Illustrations: |
pictures, maps |
Publication: |
US |
Imprint: |
Greenwood Press |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |