Lepanto 1571
The Madonna's Victory
$42.90
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
3 February 2023
Summary
The battle of Lepanto has long been considered one of the decisive naval battles of history. Yet, the savage fighting on Sunday, 7 October 1571 left the strategic map unchanged and the defeated Ottoman Turks were able to replace their losses and launch a new fleet the following year. Nic Fields re-examines the battle and concludes that, while it merely confirmed a strategic reality that had already emerged during the 16th century (i.e. that naval supremacy lay with the Sublime Porte in the ea…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399002868 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1399002864 |
| Author: | Nic Fields |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Maritime |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 3 February 2023 |
| Weight: | 614g |
| Dimensions: | 156mm x 234mm |
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Nic Fields
Dr Nic Fields started his career as a biochemist before joining the Royal Marines. Having left the military, he went back to university and completed his doctorate in Ancient History at the University of Newcastle. He was Assistant Director of the British School at Athens, then a lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Edinburgh. He is now a freelance author and researcher based in southwest France, specializing in ancient military history.
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