Forwarded from ⚜️History In Art & Photos 🖼
7 October 1571: The Holy League of southern European nations destroys the Ottoman fleet off of Western Greece at the Battle of Lepanto. Considered by many to have been one of the most important naval battles in human history, this battle saved the West from defeat by the Ottoman Turks.
In the encounter, which lasted about five hours, more than 30,000 Muslim Turks and 8,000 Christians were slain. It was also remarkable as the last and greatest engagement with oar-propelled vessels.
In the encounter, which lasted about five hours, more than 30,000 Muslim Turks and 8,000 Christians were slain. It was also remarkable as the last and greatest engagement with oar-propelled vessels.
Forwarded from Revolt Against The Modern World
"Conservatism starts from a sentiment that all mature people can readily share: the sentiment that good things are easily destroyed, but not easily created."
~Roger Scruton
~Roger Scruton