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The Captain of the Janizaries: A Story of Times of Scanderbeg and the Fall of Constantinople (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The author takes the occasion of the publication of a new edition to gratefully acknowledge many letters from scholars, as well as notices from the press, which have expressed appreciation of this attempt to revive popular interest in lands and pe0p1es that are to reap pear in the drama of the Ottoman...
- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330779819
- ISBN 13 9781330779811
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages416
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The Captain of the Janizaries (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book narrates the story of George Castriot, a 15th-century Albanian hero who fought valiantly against the Ottoman Empire. Born to a noble family, Castriot was taken hostage by the Ottomans as a child and raised as a Janissary, an elite corps of the Sultan's army. However, he later defected and returned to Albania to lead the resistance against the Ottoman invasion. The book explores Castriot's personal journey, his struggles, ambitions, and motivations, as well as the broader historical context of the Ottoman-Albanian conflict. It delves into the political and religious tensions of the era, the clash between Christianity and Islam, and the strategies and tactics employed in medieval warfare. Ultimately, the book sheds light on the life and legacy of a remarkable historical figure and offers insights into the complexities of identity, loyalty, and the indomitable spirit of resistance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330779811_0
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