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Defenders Of The Faith: Charles V, Suleyman The Magnificent, And The Battle For Europe, 15201536
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In His Warriors Of God And Dogs Of God , James Reston, Limned Two Epochal Conflicts Between Islam And Christendom. Here He Examines The Ultimate Battle In That Centurieslong War, Which Found Europe At Its Most Vulnerable And Islam On The Attack. This Drama Was Propelled By Two Astonishing Young Sovereigns: Holy Roman Emperor Charles V And Turkish Sultan Suleyman The Magnificent. Though They Represented Two Colliding Worlds, They Were Remarkably Similar. Each Was A Poet And Cultured Cosmopolitan; Each Was The Most Powerful Man On His Continent; Each Was Called Defender Of The Faith; And Each Faced Strident Religious Rebellion In His Domain. Charles Was Beset By The Heresy Of Martin Luther And His Fervid Adherents, Even While Tensions Between Him And The Pope Threatened To Boil Over, And The Upstart French King Francis I Harried Charles'S Realm By Land And Sea. Suleyman Was Hardly More Comfortable On His Throne. He Had Earned His Crown By Avoiding The Grim Ottoman Tradition Of Royal Fratricide. Shiites In The East Were Fighting Off The Sunni Turks' Cruel Repression Of Their Heresy. The Ferocity And Skill Of Suleyman'S Janissaries Had Expanded The Ottoman Empire To Its Greatest Extent Ever, But These Slave Soldiers Became Rebellious When Foreign Wars Did Not Engage Them.With Europe Newly Hobbled And The Turks Suffused With Restless Vigor, The Stage Was Set For A Drama That Unfolded From Hungary To Rhodes And Ultimately To Vienna Itself, Which Both Sides Thought The Turks Could Win. If That Happened, It Was Generally Agreed That Europe Would Become Muslim As Far West As The Rhine.During These Same Years, Europe Was Roiled By Constant Internal Tumult That Saw, Among Other Spectacles, The Diet Of Worms, The Sack Of Rome, And An Actual Wrestling Match Between The English And French Monarchs In Which Henry Viii'S Pride Was Badly Hurt. Wouldcouldthis Fractious Continent Be United To Repulse A Fearsome Enemy?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Defenders of the Faith'? A: The main theme of 'Defenders of the Faith' revolves around the power struggle between Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and Turkish Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent during the 16th century, highlighting their similarities and the broader conflict between Islam and Christendom.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Defenders of the Faith' is James Reston, who is known for his historical insights into significant conflicts in European history.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on December 31, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does 'Defenders of the Faith' have? A: 'Defenders of the Faith' has a total of 432 pages.
- Q: Is this book available in hardcover? A: Yes, 'Defenders of the Faith' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers significant historical events during the years 1520 to 1536, including the Diet of Worms, the Sack of Rome, and military conflicts involving Europe and the Ottoman Empire.
- Q: What type of reader would enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in European history, the Reformation, and the Ottoman Empire will find 'Defenders of the Faith' particularly engaging.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on religious themes in the book? A: Yes, the book explores the religious tensions and conflicts between Christianity and Islam, as well as the personal struggles of both Charles V and Suleyman the Magnificent regarding faith and power.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or a standalone work? A: 'Defenders of the Faith' is a standalone work, although it complements themes discussed in James Reston's earlier books 'Warriors of God' and 'Dogs of God'.