Expedición de Catalanes y Aragoneses al Oriente

A vivid chronicle brings to life a 17th‑century campaign in which Catalan and Aragonese troops ventured into the Levant, confronting both Ottoman forces and local Greek fighters. The author, a seasoned nobleman and diplomat, felt compelled to rescue these almost‑forgotten deeds from obscurity, stitching together scattered documents, personal notes, and the occasional classical allusion. His narrative opens with the uneasy march across hostile lands, setting the stage for a clash of cultures and ambitions that shaped the region’s fragile balance.

The account blends meticulous detail with a clear, earnest voice, allowing listeners to hear the clang of armor, the fatigue of long marches, and the uneasy diplomacy that underpinned the expedition. While rooted in official reports, the author's reflections reveal the human side of the soldiers—their hopes, fears, and the stark realities of war far from home. This blend of scholarly rigor and vivid storytelling offers a window into a pivotal, yet often overlooked, episode of Mediterranean history.