The Enemy At The Gate by Andrew Wheatcroft
Habsburgs, Ottomans and the Battle for Europe
A vivid history of the 1683 Ottoman siege of Vienna and the longer Habsburg–Ottoman rivalry, following Grand Vizier Kara Mustafa’s campaign, the beleaguered defense of the city, and the dramatic relief led by Jan III Sobieski. Blending military narrative with political and cultural context, it explores frontier life, propaganda, and mutual perceptions between Christian Europe and the Ottoman world, showing how this clash forged enduring myths, fears, and identities that resonated far beyond the battlefield.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-400
- Original Language
- English
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