The revival of the anti-Ottoman projects in the Balkans after Lepanto and Venice’s struggle to maintain long lasting peace with the Ottomans (1573-1645)

The sixteenth century was a time when projects against Ottoman power were diminishing. This trend changed dramatically after the battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, Holy League coalition forces inflicted significant defeat fleet. study investigates how Venice responded to growing anti-Ottoman and movements in Balkans order keep long lasting peace with Ottomans that characterized period from treaty between Empire 1573 until war Crete 1644. Venice’s struggle for this period, crucial importance relatively quiet situation Rumelia during compared disquiet social unrest Anatolia, especially Celali revolts.