The Highest Throne - The Ottoman Wars (English)

Please note that this product is in English.

“The Highest Throne” covers the conflicts between the Ottoman Empire and its European adversaries during the 16th and 17th centuries. It was a period full of myths, legends, and battles that still resonate today and have shaped European history. This expansion includes rules for recreating some of history's most famous battles: the Great Siege of Malta, the Ottoman assault on Vienna in 1683, and the devastating defeat of the Hungarians at Mohács. In addition to these famous battles, there are lesser-known conflicts fought throughout the Mediterranean and even beyond, as empires expanded and nations sought to position themselves as global superpowers.

This book offers a glimpse into a time when Venice fought the Ottomans for control of Crete and Cyprus, and when gold from the Spanish conquest of the Americas fueled the Habsburgs' wars against the Ottomans in Eastern Europe. On these pages, you will encounter Portuguese adventurers fighting in Ethiopia, outnumbered Hungarian and Croatian cavalry heroically sallying from besieged fortresses, Venetians fighting the Ottomans in the shadow of the Parthenon, Polish winged hussars leading devastating charges, as well as legendary figures like Suleiman the Magnificent and the Knights Hospitaller.

The book's goal is to help wargamers enjoy the dynamic and multifaceted era that coincides with the rise of the Ottoman Empire as a world power. To this end, the book offers exciting army lists, engaging characters, and collecting and playing tips for a wide variety of forces. It also includes some entertaining facts and interesting historical anecdotes that will hopefully encourage players to learn more and immerse themselves in this truly captivating historical period.