The Lion of Janina

Or, The Last Days of the Janissaries: A Turkish Novel (Cram Edition)

von R. Nisbet (Robert Nisbet) Bain, Mór Jókai

304 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Lion of Janina pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

"The Lion of Janina: The Last Days of the Janissaries" plunges into the heart of 19th-century Turkey during the reign of Mahmud II, offering a dramatic glimpse into a pivotal era of the Ottoman Empire. This historical fiction explores the tumultuous period surrounding the Janissaries, the elite military corps whose power and influence were waning.

Experience the clash of tradition and reform as the empire grapples with internal conflict and external pressures. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and military maneuvering, this meticulously prepared edition brings to life a critical juncture in Turkish history. Readers interested in historical fiction, the Ottoman Empire, and the history of Turkey will find this novel a compelling and insightful read. Delve into a world of warriors, sultans, and the fight for the soul of an empire.

• Reihe: XpressPress
• ISBN: 9781026186060
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.07.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press