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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Defense of Korcula from Turkish Attack in 1571}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Defense of Korcula from Turkish Attack in 1571}}
[[File:250px-Croatia-Dalmatia-1.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Dalmatia (the dark purple) within todays modern [[Croatia]]. The island of Korčula is marked red.]]
[[File:250px-Croatia-Dalmatia-1.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Dalmatia (the dark purple) within todays modern [[Croatia]]. The island of Korčula is marked red.]]
Written by '''Antonio (Antun) Rosanovic''' of the historical event of the '''1571''' battle in which the people of the island of Korcula (in modern Croatian the c in Korcula is pronounced ch and is written "č") defended themselves against the Ottoman Empire. Originally written in [[Latin]].
Written by '''Antonio (Antun) Rosanovic''' (Antonio Rosaneo) 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".
== 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.