So I'm running through my normal morning routine, looking at the sites and blogs that I read every morning, and what do I run across on Instapundit? He's in the air and reading a book that I completely enjoyed, 'Drawing of the Dark' by Tim Powers. The book features a large scale battle between the Ottaman Turks and forces from the West. At the heart of the battle is a contest to secure a magical brewery. That's right, the magic of beer. Throw in the Arthurian legends, Odin and a very creative view of Christian history and you've got a fine read.
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You know, I've yet to find a good book about the many clashes between Hapsburg Austria and the Turks. There just aren't many (or any) books in English about either of the sieges of Vienna from a military standpoint, and the politics surrounding them. I found Tim's description of Vienna under siege, filled with mercenary groups, and early guns and bombards fascinating. I wonder what he used as a historical reference...
You know, I've yet to find a good book about the many clashes between Hapsburg Austria and the Turks. There just aren't many (or any) books in English about either of the sieges of Vienna from a military standpoint, and the politics surrounding them. I found Tim's description of Vienna under siege, filled with mercenary groups, and early guns and bombards fascinating. I wonder what he used as a historical reference...
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