It's not such a far-fetched idea. There is one battle that could have made all the difference.
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The year was 1571 and the Ottoman Empire was on a roll, expanding its territory through conquest, and spreading Islam far and wide.
And as Sultan Selim II gathered together an enormous armada of 280 ships with which to invade Italy, a long held Ottoman dream seemed within reach—a dream toasted to before every military campaign— the dream of conquering Rome and transforming St. Peter's into a mosque.
What ensued was the Battle of Lepanto, a battle between the Ottoman Empire and the Holy League, a rag-tag collection of sailors from across Christian Europe; a battle considered by many historians to be the most important naval battle in history because of the impact it had on the future of the Christian West.
Europe held out little hope for this Holy League—bracing itself for the fleet's destruction and a subsequent Ottoman invasion.
However, thanks to the intervention of the Blessed Mother, when the smoke cleared, it was the Ottoman fleet that lay on the ocean's bottom. The Ottoman Empire's imperialistic ambitions were ruined, and the West was saved from the threat of Islam.
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Lepanto: the Battle that Saved the West
by Christopher Check
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And now you can hear the whole exciting story of this nearly-forgotten— but absolutely crucial—battle in Lepanto: the Battle that Saved the West, a new three-part audio series from Christopher Check, Executive Vice President of the Rockford Institute.
You'll be mesmerized as Check takes you through:
• the dramatic, and often shocking, events that preceded the battle;
• the fascinating characters on both sides of the struggle: from the terrifying, brutal, and bloodthirsty Turkish Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to the charming, handsome, and witty Don John who handed each of his men a rosary on the eve of battle;
• exciting details of what transpired as the battle raged—the twists and turns, the unique strategies implemented, the death of the Turkish commander, and the capture of the Muslim's Sacred Banner, which legend held had been carried into battle by Muhammad himself;
• the aftermath for both the Holy League and the nations of Europe.
You'll also discover:
• why it's so crucial for Catholics to know the history of the Church's struggles with Islam;
• the Battle for Malta: 700 Catholic soldiers battle 40,000 Turks—and win!
• treachery, betrayal and slaughter on Cyprus. The Turks agree to terms and then turn to murder;
• why Europe ignored the Pope's call for help—and how many of them actually aided the Ottoman war effort;
• the surprising reason Venice had to be dragged kicking and screaming into the Holy League;
• a miraculous answer to prayer. A sudden shift in the wind just before the Battle of Lepanto begins changes the fortunes of the Holy League for the better;
• why, despite evenly matched forces and equally brilliant generals, the Battle of Lepanto quickly became a rout;
• the inspiring heroism of the Christian slaves bound to row the Turkish ships—and how they helped the Holy League achieve victory;
• miracles on-board: A sword strikes a crucifix and the sword shatters; a crucifix twists itself to avoid a cannonball;
• Sultan Selim II's twisted reaction to the death of Pius V— the man he forever blamed for the destruction of his fleet;
• and much more!
You'll also be treated to Christopher Check's dramatic reading of G.K. Chesterton's inspiring and entertaining poem "Lepanto"—written in 1915 to commemorate the Holy League's victory—along with a brief analysis of the poem and why it's so important for Catholics to be familiar with it.
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Lepanto by G.K Chesterton
edited by Dale Ahlquist
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And when you order the Lepanto CD set, we'll send you the book, Lepanto absolutely FREE! In it, you'll find G.K. Chesterton's masterpiece by the same name, as well as insightful commentaries and notes gathered by Chesterton expert, Dale Ahlquist.
Lepanto brings together not just the poem but also the historical background of the battle, a riveting account of the battle itself, and a discussion of its historical consequences. It also includes two essays by Chesterton himself.
These two products are everything you need to know about the great Battle of Lepanto and what it meant for the future of the Church and Western civilization.
It's an overlooked, but absolutely crucial bit of history that every Catholic should know about as Islam rises again all over the world.
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