The Lion of Janina; Or, The Last Days of the Janissaries: A Turkish Novel
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"The Lion of Ioannina; or, The Last Days of the Janissaries: A Turkish Novel is a fascinating historical book by the Hungarian writer Mor Jokai. The novel tells about the complex events that took place in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century, when the janissaries - a special military corps in Turkey - were in decline.
The story tells about the fate of intrigues and the struggle of influential personalities, as well as about the glorious and mysterious image of Lev Yanina - a warrior, strategist and political leader. In this book, the reader will immerse himself in the world of wars, conspiracies, love and loyalty, experience terrible clashes and feel the atmosphere of culture and life of the Ottoman Empire.
"The Lion of Ioannina; or, The Last Days of the Janissaries: A Turkish Novel" is a fascinating literary canvas that not only tells an exciting story, but also reflects deep philosophical and moral reflections on war, power, love and loyalty.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Mór Jókai
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2010-05-03
- Title
- Or, The Last Days of the Janissaries: A Turkish Novel
The Lion of Janina - Translator
- R. Nisbet (Robert Nisbet) Bain
- Subject
- Ali Pasa, Tepedelenli, 1744?-1822 -- Fiction
Janizaries -- Fiction
PH
Turkey -- History -- Mahmud II, 1808-1839 -- Fiction
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