The Bulwark Of Christendom The Turkish Sieges Of Vienna 1529 1683 The Sieges Of Vienna By The Turks By Karl August Schimmer The Great Siege O
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The Bulwark Of Christendom The Turkish Sieges Of Vienna 1529 1683 The Sieges Of Vienna By The Turks By Karl August Schimmer The Great Siege O
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Author : Karl August Schimmer
language : en
Publisher: Leonaur Limited
Release Date : 2016-10-25
The Bulwark Of Christendom The Turkish Sieges Of Vienna 1529 1683 The Sieges Of Vienna By The Turks By Karl August Schimmer The Great Siege O written by Karl August Schimmer and has been published by Leonaur Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-25 with History categories.
The struggles for the city that saved Europe from the Ottoman Turkish Empire The battle between the Islamic east and the Christian west raged for centuries. Its principal battleground was eastern Europe and upon the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Western Europe was distanced from the fray, perhaps to the extent that its people rarely understood the sentiments of those who lived and fought on the perennial front line of a conflict which had the potential, if unchecked, to overwhelm every European nation. The conquering armies of the crescent banner frequently swept westward, but it was in Austria, before the walls of Vienna, that the machinations of Ottoman sultans were eventually confounded. The city was besieged on two notable occasions, both of which are graphically recounted in the pages of this book. This city, which became emblematic of music and romance in later, more peaceful times, was the bastion that hurled back the Turks from the West. On the second occasion Vienna was surrounded in 1683, John Sobieski, King of Poland, earned immortal fame after rescuing the besieged garrison by charging into the Turkish encampment at the head of his winged hussars. The dramatic story of that momentous action provides a riveting account which is also included in this unique Leonaur edition. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.
The Sieges Of Vienna By The Turks
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Author : Karl August Schimmer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1847
The Sieges Of Vienna By The Turks written by Karl August Schimmer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1847 with Turkey categories.
The Sieges Of Vienna By The Turks
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Author : Karl August Schimmer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-12-08
The Sieges Of Vienna By The Turks written by Karl August Schimmer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-08 with categories.
This is a history of the Ottoman Turks' siege of the Austrian Empire's capital. "The narrative specified in the Title from which the following pages are in general borrowed, and in great part translated, is the work of a gentleman resident in Vienna, and enjoying as such access to the numerous and valuable sources of information extant in the archives of that city."
The Sieges Of Vienna By The Turks
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Author : Karl Schimmer
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2015-11-23
The Sieges Of Vienna By The Turks written by Karl Schimmer and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-23 with categories.
The narrative specified in the Title from which the following pages are in general borrowed, and in great part translated, is the work of a gentleman resident in Vienna, and enjoying as such access to the numerous and valuable sources of information extant in the archives of that city.
Sieges Of Vienna By The Turks
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Author : Karl August 1800-1863 Schimmer
language : en
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Release Date : 2016-08-28
Sieges Of Vienna By The Turks written by Karl August 1800-1863 Schimmer and has been published by Wentworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-28 with History categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Two Sieges Of Vienna By The Turks
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Author : Karl Schimmer
language : en
Publisher: Aeterna Classics
Release Date : 2018-05-03
Two Sieges Of Vienna By The Turks written by Karl Schimmer and has been published by Aeterna Classics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-03 with History categories.
The fall of Constantinople in 1453 was followed by a rapid extension of the arms and power of the conqueror, Mahomet II. Within a short period he subjected Persia, the whole of Greece and the Morea, most of the islands of the Archipelago, and Trebisond on the coast of Asia Minor, the seat of the Greek empire of the Comnenes. The last of that dynasty, Daniel Comnenus, he took prisoner, and shortly after caused him with his family to be executed for the alleged offence, probably a mere pretext, of an understanding with the Persians...
The Siege Of Vienna 1529
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Author : Charles River
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-03-22
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*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading In terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as far back as the 4th century, when Constantine the Great shifted the power center of the Roman Empire there, effectively establishing two almost equally powerful halves of antiquity's greatest empire. Constantinople would continue to serve as the capital of the Byzantine Empire even after the Western half of the Roman Empire collapsed in the late 5th century. Naturally, the Ottoman Empire would also use Constantinople as the capital of its empire after their conquest effectively ended the Byzantine Empire, and thanks to its strategic location, it has been a trading center for years and remains one today under the Turkish name of Istanbul. In the wake of taking Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire would spend the next few centuries expanding its size, power, and influence, bumping up against Eastern Europe and becoming one of the world's most important geopolitical players. It would take repeated efforts by various European coalitions to prevent a complete Ottoman takeover of the continent, and one of the most important battles among those efforts took place at Vienna in 1529. At the time, the Ottomans were led by one of their most famous sultans, Suleiman the Magnificent, and different chroniclers have analyzed Suleiman's behavior in different ways. There is a plethora of opinions as to his motives for attempting the takeover of Vienna, a well-guarded city far away from his empire's center. Had he intended to conquer the whole of the Holy Roman Empire? Had he intended to strengthen his borders? Had he acted in accordance with King Francis I's needs in the West? No matter the reason, Suleiman did not halt in his advances, despite the fact circumstances were not favorable for the Ottomans. The summer rains had already begun when he set out for Vienna, making most of the roads inaccessible both for cavalry and moving the heavy pieces of artillery needed for a successful siege. The camels brought from Anatolia proved too sensitive for the cold, constant rain and died in large numbers, and many of the soldiers shared the same fate. By the time they arrived around Vienna in late September, the Ottoman forces were heavily depleted, and many siege armaments had been left behind when stuck in the mud. The population of Vienna had seen the enemy coming, giving them plenty of time to reinforce, strengthen, and prepare. When they launched the siege, the Ottoman forces lacked conviction, making it easy to fight back during the initial attacks. After making no real progress, the soldiers lost their motivation when the weather took a turn for the worse shortly into the siege. Suleiman's supply of food and water diminished, and the troops were close to mutiny. In a final "all or nothing" attempt, the Ottomans attacked with all the strength they had left, trying to break Vienna's fortifications, which refused to yield. Suleiman accepted defeat, gathered his men, and returned to Anatolia. The hasty departure from Vienna resulted in the loss of heavy armaments, as well as troops and prisoners in the heavy snowfall. Modern historians speculate as to why Suleiman persisted with the siege even though the Ottoman forces were evidently weaker than the forces in Vienna upon their arrival. As an experienced, strategic warrior, it is most likely he realized his disadvantage and the full scale of his potential losses. It was also probable that the last burst of attacks was merely a means with which to weaken the city walls for a future siege. The second attempt, in 1532, was met with the same mix of bad luck and good defenses, and Vienna marked the limit of Ottoman advances in the West.
The Enemy At The Gate
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Author : Andrew Wheatcroft
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2009-04-28
The Enemy At The Gate written by Andrew Wheatcroft and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-28 with History categories.
In 1683, an Ottoman army that stretched from horizon to horizon set out to seize the "Golden Apple," as Turks referred to Vienna. The ensuing siege pitted battle-hardened Janissaries wielding seventeenth-century grenades against Habsburg armies, widely feared for their savagery. The walls of Vienna bristled with guns as the besieging Ottoman host launched bombs, fired cannons, and showered the populace with arrows during the battle for Christianity's bulwark. Each side was sustained by the hatred of its age-old enemy, certain that victory would be won by the grace of God. The Great Siege of Vienna is the centerpiece for historian Andrew Wheatcroft's richly drawn portrait of the centuries-long rivalry between the Ottoman and Habsburg empires for control of the European continent. A gripping work by a master historian, The Enemy at the Gate offers a timely examination of an epic clash of civilizations.
Vienna 1683
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Author : Günter Düriegl
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Vienna 1683 written by Günter Düriegl and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Vienna (Austria) categories.
The Siege Of Vienna By The Turks In 1683
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Author : Frederick Henry Marshall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1925
The Siege Of Vienna By The Turks In 1683 written by Frederick Henry Marshall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1925 with Vienna (Austria) categories.
A history of the 1683 Siege of Vienna by the Turks.