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Written by '''Antonio (Antun) Rosanovic''' (Antonio Rosaneo, Latin: Antonii Rosenei) of the historical event of the '''1571''' battle in which the people of the island of Korcula defended themselves against the Ottoman Empire. Originally written in [[Latin]].
Written by '''Antonio (Antun) Rosanovic''' (Antonio Rosaneo, Latin: Antonii Rosenei) of the historical event of the '''1571''' battle in which the people of the island of Korcula defended themselves against the Ottoman Empire. Originally written in [[Latin]].
Please note: In modern Croatian the c in Korcula is pronounced ch and is written "č".
Please note: In modern Croatian the c in Korcula is pronounced ch and is written "č".
Translated from Latin by Reverend Ivo Matijaca. The below writing is based on the English translation by Nikola S. Batistich.
Translated from Latin by Reverend Ivo Matijaca. The writing below is based on the English translation by Nikola S. Batistich.
== The Story ==
== The Story ==
On the insistence from those who were impressed with this successful defence of the city, my hometown, obviously with God’s help, wishing to describe this glorious happening, I have decided to satisfy that demand with this commentary. But you heavenly mother, who in those terrible moments we strongly believe that you definitely came to our help; when you then, to me, your undeserving servant, with your inspiration, guided us, please do the same now and guide me while describing this glory as well as our thankfulness, please guide my hand and my pen along the path to the truth.
On the insistence from those who were impressed with this successful defence of the city, my hometown, obviously with God’s help, wishing to describe this glorious happening, I have decided to satisfy that demand with this commentary. But you heavenly mother, who in those terrible moments we strongly believe that you definitely came to our help; when you then, to me, your undeserving servant, with your inspiration, guided us, please do the same now and guide me while describing this glory as well as our thankfulness, please guide my hand and my pen along the path to the truth.