Research Article

History is Written by Victorious Battles: Glorious Lepanto (1571) and Forgotten Preveza (1538)

Number: 76 March 16, 2022
  • Zoltán Korpás *
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History is Written by Victorious Battles: Glorious Lepanto (1571) and Forgotten Preveza (1538)

Abstract

The two battles - Preveza and Lepanto - are recorded in European historical memory in very different ways. In European historical memory, Lepanto has become the symbol of Christian victory over the invincible Ottoman Empire, even though it did not result in any significant tactical or strategic advantage or territorial change. The battle of Preveza, on the other hand, faded into oblivion. What similarities and differences can be drawn between the two battles? The historical context of the two battles provides an opportunity to draw parallels. Neither battle can be considered decisive in terms of military history. On 28 September 1538 and 7 October 1571, both battles saw two large enemy fleets clash. One of the most striking differences from the Holy League of 1538 was that in 1571 the Danubian Habsburg Monarchy did not join. In addition to the tactical and combat differences and analogies, we cannot ignore some technical developments: there are significant differences between the Christian galleys fighting in 1538 and 1571.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Zoltán Korpás * This is me
0000-0002-0050-2700
Hungary

Publication Date

March 16, 2022

Submission Date

February 10, 2022

Acceptance Date

March 2, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Number: 76

APA
Korpás, Z. (2022). History is Written by Victorious Battles: Glorious Lepanto (1571) and Forgotten Preveza (1538). Tarih Dergisi, 76, 63-94. https://doi.org/10.26650/iutd.202204
AMA
1.Korpás Z. History is Written by Victorious Battles: Glorious Lepanto (1571) and Forgotten Preveza (1538). Tarih Dergisi. 2022;(76):63-94. doi:10.26650/iutd.202204
Chicago
Korpás, Zoltán. 2022. “History Is Written by Victorious Battles: Glorious Lepanto (1571) and Forgotten Preveza (1538)”. Tarih Dergisi, nos. 76: 63-94. https://doi.org/10.26650/iutd.202204.
EndNote
Korpás Z (March 1, 2022) History is Written by Victorious Battles: Glorious Lepanto (1571) and Forgotten Preveza (1538). Tarih Dergisi 76 63–94.
IEEE
[1]Z. Korpás, “History is Written by Victorious Battles: Glorious Lepanto (1571) and Forgotten Preveza (1538)”, Tarih Dergisi, no. 76, pp. 63–94, Mar. 2022, doi: 10.26650/iutd.202204.
ISNAD
Korpás, Zoltán. “History Is Written by Victorious Battles: Glorious Lepanto (1571) and Forgotten Preveza (1538)”. Tarih Dergisi. 76 (March 1, 2022): 63-94. https://doi.org/10.26650/iutd.202204.
JAMA
1.Korpás Z. History is Written by Victorious Battles: Glorious Lepanto (1571) and Forgotten Preveza (1538). Tarih Dergisi. 2022;:63–94.
MLA
Korpás, Zoltán. “History Is Written by Victorious Battles: Glorious Lepanto (1571) and Forgotten Preveza (1538)”. Tarih Dergisi, no. 76, Mar. 2022, pp. 63-94, doi:10.26650/iutd.202204.
Vancouver
1.Zoltán Korpás. History is Written by Victorious Battles: Glorious Lepanto (1571) and Forgotten Preveza (1538). Tarih Dergisi. 2022 Mar. 1;(76):63-94. doi:10.26650/iutd.202204