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100 1 _aKâtip Çelebi,
_d1609-1657
245 1 4 _aThe History of the Maritime Wars of the Turks. Chapters I. to IV.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-12-27
508 _aProduced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The History of the Maritime Wars of the Turks" translated by James Mitchell is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the naval history of the Ottoman Empire, particularly focusing on the maritime expeditions and battles that shaped its dominance at sea. It reveals the complexities of naval warfare and the notable figures, such as Khair-ad-din Pasha, who played pivotal roles throughout this tumultuous period. The opening of the text presents a detailed introduction that sets the stage for the historical narrative. It begins with a preface highlighting the importance of the maritime history being chronicled and the qualifications of the author, Haji Khalifeh. This is followed by extensive background information about the Ottoman naval commanders and their significant expeditions against Christian states, which marked the rise of the Ottoman naval power. The opening chapters outline various expeditions and battles, intricate details about the geography involved, and profiles of key leaders, providing a rich context that promises to engage readers interested in maritime history and the military strategies of the Ottoman Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTurkey -- History, Naval
653 _aTurkey -- History -- 1453-1683
700 1 _aMitchell, James
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53813
999 _c94647
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