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100 1 _aSchimmer, Karl August,
_d1800-1863
245 1 4 _aThe Sieges of Vienna by the Turks
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-05-16
508 _aProduced by Turgut Dincer, Les Galloway 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 Sieges of Vienna by the Turks" by Karl August Schimmer is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the two significant sieges of Vienna by the Ottoman Empire, with a particular focus on the dramatic events of the first siege in 1529, detailing the interplay between the defenders and the Turkish forces. It addresses themes of bravery, betrayal, and the broader clash of cultures and empires. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage by recounting the expansion of the Ottoman Empire following the fall of Constantinople in 1453, detailing subsequent conquests and the strategic importance of Vienna as a target. The opening chapters introduce key historical figures, including the ambitious Soliman the Magnificent and his adversaries in Hungary, establishing the context for the impending conflict. Detailed descriptions of the political machinations leading to the siege, the complex alliances, and the preparations on both sides are explored, painting a vivid picture of the urgent need for Vienna's defense against a formidable enemy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTurkey -- History -- 1453-1683
653 _aVienna (Austria) -- History
700 1 _aEllesmere, Francis Egerton, Earl of,
_d1800-1857
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54731
999 _c95563
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