This class is designed to be included in a study of European or World history, and some basic background knowledge of Europe in the Renaissance/Reformation period would be helpful, but not strictly necessary.  I will provide historical context, including a brief overview of the Ottoman Wars and Protestant Reformation, the importance of the Republic of Venice, Hapsburg Spain and Austria and their holdings, and the role of Pope Pius V in the founding of the Holy League.  The class will include...