
The Knights Of St. John
With The Battle Of Lepanto And Siege Of Vienna
Versandkostenfrei!
Versandfertig in 1-2 Wochen
18,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
PAYBACK Punkte
9 °P sammeln!
A stirring resurrection of a forgotten epic: The Knights of St. John returns to the light. Augusta Theodosia Drane s masterful chronicle traces the courage, faith, and strategy of the Christian knights who stood between Europe and the Ottoman Empire. Spanning dramatic naval engagements and desperate sieges, this book vividly reconstructs the Battle of Lepanto and the Siege of Vienna, situating 16th century warfare and naval warfare in a human, moral, and historical frame. Drane brings to life the Order s traditions, the daily discipline of religious military orders, and the geopolitical clash ...
A stirring resurrection of a forgotten epic: The Knights of St. John returns to the light. Augusta Theodosia Drane s masterful chronicle traces the courage, faith, and strategy of the Christian knights who stood between Europe and the Ottoman Empire. Spanning dramatic naval engagements and desperate sieges, this book vividly reconstructs the Battle of Lepanto and the Siege of Vienna, situating 16th century warfare and naval warfare in a human, moral, and historical frame. Drane brings to life the Order s traditions, the daily discipline of religious military orders, and the geopolitical clash that shaped European history. This edition from Alpha Editions restores a volume out of print for decades, reissued and carefully restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector s item and a cultural treasure faithfully edited, with typographical repairs and accessible annotations that honor Drane s original voice while making the narrative fresh for modern readers. Perfect for readers of historical battles and naval history, collectors of classic literature, and students of European history, The Knights of St. John offers evocative storytelling and rigorous historical insight. Whether you seek riveting accounts of the Battle of Lepanto, strategic perspectives on siege warfare at Vienna, or an intimate portrait of Christian knights confronting the Ottoman Empire, this restored work remains an indispensable guide to a pivotal era. Rediscover a national legend beautifully preserved by Alpha Editions.