In the summer of 1683, 300,000 warriors from the Ottoman Empire, led by the grand vizier Kara Mustafa, began the siege of Vienna. The Holy Roman Empire in league with the Polish–Lithuanian ...

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 1683 siege of Vienna by the Ottoman Army. The ensuing tale of blood and drama helped define the boundaries of Europe. Show more Melvyn Bragg and guests Andrew ...