The Knights of St. John : $b with the Battle of Lepanto and Siege of Vienna

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The Knights of St. John : $b with the Battle of Lepanto and Siege of Vienna

by Augusta Theodosia Drane

EN·~9 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total
1

TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE

0:20
2

PREFACE.

6:56
3

CHAPTER I.

39:49
4

CHAPTER II.

35:44
5

CHAPTER III.

48:43
6

CHAPTER IV.

44:16
7

CHAPTER V.

44:52
8

CHAPTER VI.

32:10
9

CHAPTER VII.

30:17
10

CHAPTER VIII.

28:07

Description

The narrative follows the valiant Order of the Knights Hospitallers as they hold the front line of Christendom during the turbulent sixteenth century. From their fortified island stronghold on Rhodes to the bustling ports of the eastern Mediterranean, these warrior monks balance austere religious devotion with relentless military duty. Their unshakable faith and brother‑in‑arms loyalty give them a resolve that steadies Europe’s fragile defenses against a rising Ottoman tide.

Against this backdrop, the book brings to life the fierce clash at the Battle of Lepanto and the desperate siege of Vienna, showing how the Knights’ disciplined forces turn the tide in moments of dire peril. While European powers squabble, the Hospitallers press forward, rallying after setbacks and inspiring awe with their steadfast courage. The early episodes capture the blend of spiritual conviction and martial skill that defined an order that would shape the continent’s destiny.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (537K characters)

Release date

2024-10-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Augusta Theodosia Drane

Augusta Theodosia Drane

1823–1894

A Victorian convert, Dominican nun, and biographer, she wrote lively studies of saints, scholars, and church history for a wide Catholic readership. Her books helped introduce English readers to figures such as St. Catherine of Siena and Henri Lacordaire.

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