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100 1 _aMalden, Henry Elliot,
_d1849-1931
245 1 0 _aVienna 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
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-11-21
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVienna (Austria) -- History -- Siege, 1683
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56023
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