Papacy and the Levant (1204-1571), Vol. II - (Memoirs of the American Philosophical Society) by Kenneth M Setton (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The second of 4 vols. which trace the history of the later Crusades & papal relations with the Levant from the accession of Innocent III (in 1198) to the reign of Pius V & the battle of Lepanto (1566-71). Contents: Venice & the Latin Failure to Halt the Ottoman Advance in Greece; Martin V & Eugenius IV, Constance & Ferrara-Florence, Opposition to Murad II; The Crusade of Varna & Its Aftermath; The Siege & Fall of Constantinople (1453) & Perils & Problems after the Fall; Calixtus III & the Siege of Belgrade, Mehmed II & Albania; Pius II, the Congress of Mantua & the Turkish Conquest of the Morea; Pius II, the Crusade, & the Venetian War against the Turks; Paul II, Venice, & the Fall of Negroponte; Sixtus IV & the Turkish Occupation of Otranto; Piere d'Aubusson & the First Siege of Rhodes; Sixtus IV & the Recovery of Otranto; Innocent VII, Jem Sultan, & the Crusade; Innocent VIII & Alexander VI, Charles VIII & Ferrante I; Alexander VI & Charles VIII, the French Expedition into Italy; The French in Naples, the League of Venice, & Papal Problems; & The Diplomatic Revolution: France & Spain, the Papacy & Venice.

Review Quotes

"[A] monumental and definitive study."--Archibald Lewis "The American Historical Review"

"A scholarly tour de force."--John J. Contreni "Religious Studies Review"

"An obvious 'must' for anyone interested in the later Middle Ages and early modern history."-- "Manuscripta"

"Setton's work...must be one of the most ambitious projects undertaken by an American historical scholar this decade...[S]o accurate are the details, so large is the canvas, that this work must be received as definitive, the indispensable point of departure for all future investigation."--J. G. Rowe "Church History"

"The story of these years is extremely complicated, involving so many principalities, personalities, armies, intrigues, and other elements, that the reader could easily become confused and lose his way. But Setton is a good guide and leads us safely through this swamp...[A] well-written and well organized work of historical scholarship."--George T. Dennis "The Catholic Historical Review"