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Simon Mayall, "The House of War: The Struggle Between Christendom and the Caliphate" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

New Books in Islamic Studies

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Shifting Powers: Ottoman Expansion and European Resistance

This chapter delves into the power dynamics and conflicts of the late Middle Ages and early modern era, focusing on the Ottoman Empire's expansion and interactions with European powers. It highlights key battles and figures, particularly under Suleiman the Magnificent, and their impact on the balance of power in the Mediterranean.

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