Ottomans, Habsburgs, Ottomans, Habsburgs
From: Europe » Austria » Vienna » Vienna
Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria... [read more]
Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria... [read more] Blog: At the Gates of Vienna
Date: August 11th 2009
The Ottomans made two attempts to capture “the city of the golden apple”, as they often called Vienna, but to the relief of Christendom both sieges were unsuccessful. The first one, in 1529, under the command of Süleyman the Magnificent (who died shortly afterwards while still on campaign in the Hungarian plains *), was not so significant in the grand scheme of things, but it did heat up the ... read more
Date: August 11th 2009
The Ottomans made two attempts to capture “the city of the golden apple”, as they often called Vienna, but to the relief of Christendom both sieges were unsuccessful. The first one, in 1529, under the command of Süleyman the Magnificent (who died shortly afterwards while still on campaign in the Hungarian plains *), was not so significant in the grand scheme of things, but it did heat up the ... read more
Comment on Ottomans, Habsburgs, Ottomans, Habsburgs
I blame Thor Heyerdahl for my wanderlust. When I picked up his tale of the Kon-Tiki adventure in third grade, I knew I wanted to explore the world beyond the rural Midwest. Since then, I have had the opportunity to travel extensively, even living abroad for extended periods. And I continue to venture forth whenever I can.
... full info
| Joined: | June 19th 2007 |
| Status: | BLOGGER |
| Blogs: | 126 |
| Photos: | 3,509 |
| Forum posts: | 0 |
| TB Code: | [photo=4163402] |
Options
Copyright Notice: All Rights Reserved
The text and photos of this article remain the copyright of the Author (cemkess). Under no circumstances should the photos or text be used without the express written permission of the Author (cemkess). If you wish to use or publish photos or text from this article - please
Contact J Kessler (cemkess) - a lack of a response does not mean that you have permission to use material from this page.