02640cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000370012624501820016326400510034530000470039633600260044333700260046933800360049550000310053150802050056252014070076753400450217465300470221985600430226699900170230956023UtSlPG20260610134306.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a75505753  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDR1 aMalden, Henry Elliot,d1849-193110aVienna 1683 :bThe History and Consequences of the Defeat of the Turks before Vienna, September 12, 1683, by John Sobieski, King of Poland, and Charles Leopold, Duke of Lorraine 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-11-21  aE-text prepared by Turgut Dincer, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)  a"Vienna 1683" by Henry Elliot Malden is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the significant historical event of the siege of Vienna, where the Turkish army was defeated by the forces led by John Sobieski, King of Poland, and Charles Leopold, Duke of Lorraine. Through detailed narratives and analysis, it seeks to shed light on the pivotal moment that marked a turning point in European history, highlighting themes of military strategy, alliances, and the socio-political dynamics of the time.  The opening of the work provides a historical context for the upcoming events that culminate in the siege of Vienna. It outlines the precarious position of Austria as it faced threats from the advancing Ottoman Empire, detailing the political landscape of Europe, including the fragile alliances and the looming presence of France. The text introduces key figures—Sobieski and Lorraine—and delves into their backgrounds and military prowess, foreshadowing their critical roles in the battle. Malden portrays the impending crisis not only as a military confrontation but as a vital struggle for the future of Christendom, setting the stage for the dramatic events to come. The author aims to make this complex historical event accessible to a general audience, illustrating its broader implications for European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVienna (Austria) -- History -- Siege, 168340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56023  c96854d96854