Author: Ludlow, James M. (James Meeker)
Synopsis:
In "The Captain of the Janizaries: A story of the times of Scanderberg and the fall of Constantinople," James M. Ludlow takes us on a thrilling journey through the tumultuous times of Scanderberg and the fall of Constantinople. Set against the backdrop of the Ottoman Empire's expansion and the resistance led by the legendary Scanderberg, this gripping historical novel follows the life of a young Christian boy who is captured and raised as a Janizary, an elite soldier in the Ottoman army. As he navigates the treacherous world of politics, war, and loyalty, he must confront his own identity and make choices that will shape the fate of nations.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, War
Themes: Identity, Loyalty, Resistance, Power
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