Crescent and Cross The Battle of Lepanto 1571

Name: Crescent and Cross The Battle of Lepanto 1571
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ISBN: 9780304363193

ISBN-10: 0304363197

ISBN-13: 9780304363193

Edition: 2003

Authors: Hugh Bicheno

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In this history, Hugh Bicheno describes the clash of cultures that led to one of the greatest turning point battles in history. As a description of the age old conflict between Christianity and Islam, it is a story which still resonates today.

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Cassell P L C
Publication date: 10/1/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.606
Language: English

Hugh Bicheno has had careers as an academic, an intelligence officer and a freelance kidnap and ransom negotiator in South America. He now devotes himself to writing about men at war. His previous books include the bestselling Rebels and Redcoats, written in conjunction with Richard Holmes.



Acknowledgements


Chronology


Foreword



Introduction



Iconic Battle



The Stage



Props



The Players



The Plot



Billboard



Military Battle



Scene Setters



Prologue - The 1570 Campaign



Act I - The Ottoman Offensive of 1571



Act II - The Holy League Response



Act III - The Battle


Epilogue



Principal Actors



Estimate of Forces



Orders of Battle



Casualties


Endnotes


Bibliography


Index