| Lepanto 1571: The Greatest Naval Battle of the Renaissance Contributor(s): Konstam, Angus (Author), Bryan, Tony (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1841764094 ISBN-13: 9781841764092 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2003 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Naval |
| Dewey: 956.930 |
| Series: Campaign |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 7.24" W x 9.9" (0.69 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 16th Century - Cultural Region - Mediterranean |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This Osprey title details the course of one of the most crucial military campaigns of the Renaissance.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. |