The Siege of Vienna "In his splendid study The Siege of Vienna, the Oxford historian John Stoye provides a detailed account of the intricate machinations between the Habsburgs and the Ottomans. Mr. Stoye's description of the siege itself is masterly. He seems to know every inch of ground, every earthwork and fortification around the Imperial City, and he follows the action meticulously."--The Wall Street Journal "Wor... Full description
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. Worthy of the pen of Herodotus. . . . It is a measure of the fascination of Mr. Stoye's subject that one should think of comparing his treatment of it with the work of the greatest historians.-The Times Literary Supplement John Stoye is the master of every aspect of his subject.-Daily Telegraph The siege of Vienna in 1683 was one of the turning points in European history. So great was its impact that countries normally jealous and hostile sank their differences to throw back the armies of Islam and their savage Tartar allies The consequences of defeat were momentous: The Ottomans lost half of their European territories, which led to the final collapse of their empire, and the Habsburgs turned their attention from France and the Rhine frontier to the rich pickings of the Balkans. That hot September day in 1683 witnessed the last great trial of strength between the East and the West-and opened an epoch in European history that lasted until the First World War. N° de réf. du vendeur 00110614189
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Vendeur : World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. Worthy of the pen of Herodotus. . . . It is a measure of the fascination of Mr. Stoye's subject that one should think of comparing his treatment of it with the work of the greatest historians.-The Times Literary Supplement John Stoye is the master of every aspect of his subject.-Daily Telegraph The siege of Vienna in 1683 was one of the turning points in European history. So great was its impact that countries normally jealous and hostile sank their differences to throw back the armies of Islam and their savage Tartar allies The consequences of defeat were momentous: The Ottomans lost half of their European territories, which led to the final collapse of their empire, and the Habsburgs turned their attention from France and the Rhine frontier to the rich pickings of the Balkans. That hot September day in 1683 witnessed the last great trial of strength between the East and the West-and opened an epoch in European history that lasted until the First World War. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN1933648635G
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Vendeur : Aspen Book Co., Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Trade Paperback. Etat : Good. The book is in good condition with some minor edge wear and a few creases on the cover. The spine is intact, and the pages are clean without any inscriptions or marks. As a trade paperback, it does not include a dust jacket. Overall, it has been well-preserved and is suitable for reading or collection. no dust jacket, trade paperback First Pegasus Books trade paperback edition 2007. N° de réf. du vendeur A26-B2-HTV-0261
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Vendeur : Book_Mob, Santa Clarita, CA, Etats-Unis
paperback. Etat : Good. Minor wear on edges and corners. Clean pages with no markings. Ships same day in most cases!Any queries, just ask for photos. Your satisfaction matters!Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. N° de réf. du vendeur AA3-04-09-26-003
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Vendeur : GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. N° de réf. du vendeur 32A37_33_1933648635
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Vendeur : BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, Etats-Unis
paperback. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! N° de réf. du vendeur Q-1933648635
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Vendeur : Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. N° de réf. du vendeur O14N-00646
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