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Lepanto 1571 - The Greatest Naval Battle of the Renaissance

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Type: Softcover

Product Line: Campaign Series - 1500 - 1700 A.D.

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Product Info

Title
Lepanto 1571 - The Greatest Naval Battle of the Renaissance
Publisher
Category
Author
Angus Konstam
Publish Year
2003
Pages
96
Dimensions
7x10x.33"
NKG Part #
2147348133
MFG. Part #
OSPCAM114
Type
Softcover
Series
CAM114

Description

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.