Project Gutenberg 2017-11-21 Public domain in the USA. 419 Malden, Henry Elliot 1849 1931 Malden, H. E. (Henry Elliot) 75505753 Vienna 1683 The History and Consequences of the Defeat of the Turks before Vienna, September 12, 1683, by John Sobieski, King of Poland, and Charles Leopold, Duke of Lorraine E-text prepared by Turgut Dincer, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Vienna 1683" by Henry Elliot Malden is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the significant historical event of the siege of Vienna, where the Turkish army was defeated by the forces led by John Sobieski, King of Poland, and Charles Leopold, Duke of Lorraine. Through detailed narratives and analysis, it seeks to shed light on the pivotal moment that marked a turning point in European history, highlighting themes of military strategy, alliances, and the socio-political dynamics of the time. The opening of the work provides a historical context for the upcoming events that culminate in the siege of Vienna. It outlines the precarious position of Austria as it faced threats from the advancing Ottoman Empire, detailing the political landscape of Europe, including the fragile alliances and the looming presence of France. The text introduces key figures—Sobieski and Lorraine—and delves into their backgrounds and military prowess, foreshadowing their critical roles in the battle. Malden portrays the impending crisis not only as a military confrontation but as a vital struggle for the future of Christendom, setting the stage for the dramatic events to come. The author aims to make this complex historical event accessible to a general audience, illustrating its broader implications for European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Vienna (Austria) -- History -- Siege, 1683 DR Text Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 191651 2025-08-22T10:15:56.829820 text/html 171114 2024-10-23T02:55:40 text/html 423764 2025-08-22T10:16:00.120790 application/epub+zip 424534 2025-08-22T10:15:57.482832 application/epub+zip 111860 2025-08-22T10:15:57.141835 application/epub+zip 494168 2025-08-22T10:16:02.370768 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 469284 2025-08-22T10:15:59.758830 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147024 2022-08-25T09:02:22.090472 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 166968 2025-08-22T10:15:56.564805 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 147087 2024-10-23T02:55:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17177 2025-08-22T10:16:02.505761 application/rdf+xml 20619 2025-08-22T10:15:57.233787 image/jpeg 2531 2025-08-22T10:15:57.187801 image/jpeg 373465 2025-08-22T10:15:56.865842 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia