Lepanto 1571: The Greatest Naval Battle Of The Renaissance (Campaign)

Konstam, Angus/ Hook, Christa (Illustrator)/ Bryan, Tony (Illustrator)

ISBN 10: 1841764094 / ISBN 13: 9781841764092

Published by Osprey Pub Co, 2003

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96 pages. 9.50x7.00x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 1841764094

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lepanto 1571: The Greatest Naval Battle Of The Renaissance (Campaign)
• Publisher: Osprey Pub Co
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841764094
• ISBN 13: 9781841764092
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Bryan, Tony
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.32 kilograms

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Synopsis

This Osprey title details the course of one of the most crucial military campaigns of the Renaissance.For much of the 16th century the Mediterranean was a battleground between Christians and Muslims. A decisive battle between two large galley fleets was expected to decide the fate of the entire Mediterranean basin. In August 1571, an Ottoman fleet of some 235 galleys encountered the slightly smaller Christian fleet of the Holy League. In a five hour melee the Christians inflicted a decisive defeat on the Turks. Lepanto was the last great galley fight of all time and one of the most decisive naval battles in history.

About the Authors

Angus Konstam is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and has written widely on naval history, with well over a hundred books in print. He is a former Royal Navy officer, maritime archaeologist and museum curator, who has worked in the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. Now a full-time author and historian, he lives in Orkney.

Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years' experience who lives and works in Dorset. He worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development, and has a keen interest in military hardware. Tony has produced many illustrations for partworks, magazines and books, including a number of titles in the New Vanguard series.