The late history of Europe being a narration of all remarkable actions and other various affairs, both civil and military, that have happened in the several kingdoms and republicks : from the Treaty at Nimiguen in anno 1676 to the conclusion of the late peace at Res-Wick in September 1697 : which makes up a history of one and twenty years : accuratly and succinctly abridg'd / by Captain David Kennendy.

SECT. 2.

[Sect. 2] As the taking of Agria made a joy∣ful Conclusion of the last years Campaign, * 1.1 so the

taking of the Fortresse of Mongatz early this Spring, was as pleasing to the Emperial Court.* 1.2

This Fort was held out by the Princess Ragotzi, Count Teckleys Lady, ever since the beginning of the War,* 1.3 and was reduced meerly by Famine, as was Ag•••••• formerly, and for the same reason, Alba regalis surrendered soon after, tho held by three Ba••ha's and five thousand Men, who were all convoyed safe to Beigrade, this happened on the 8th. of May.

About this time Count Caraffa lays Seige to Lappa and tho the Garison was strong and made great op∣position,* 1.4 yet he took it by Storm, in a few days, putting all to the sword, except a partie who made their escape to the Castle, but they were forced to render at discretion, on the 21th. of May. This did so terrifie the Garisons of Illock and Peter-waradin as they set sire to the Towns,* 1.5 and then abandoned them, by which means, the imperialists became Masters of all the Da••u••e, as far as Belgrade.

The Duke of Lorrain being then sick, The E∣lector of Bavaria,* 1.6 Marched the Army towards Bel∣grade, and on the 9th of ••••gust came within four L••agues of it, and advanceing without any oppsiti∣on he invested the Town▪ and sell presently to opening of the Trenches.

The Seige was carried on, with all the resolute attacks and sallies usual on such occasions till the 24th when a short Cessation was occasioned by a letter from Osman Basha of Aleppo, to the Elector, desir∣ing a Pasport for two of the Grand Seigniors cheif Officers, sent by him to the Elector, with some proposals for Peaces which was granted. On the 29th, the Elector sent a Captain (with a Greck for his Interpreter) to summon the Governour to sur∣render, who was so enraged at the Message, as he Imprisoned the first, and Hang'd the other; this so

incensed the Elector, as he doubled his indevours Battering the Walls incessantly with his Cannon till the 6th of September, and having made a considerable Breach, gave a general and forious Assault, and the de∣fendants made so obstinate resistance, as they were twice beaten off▪* 1.7 but a third Assault being made with greater violence then ever▪ the Turk•• fled towards the Castle, the Christians pursueing close and slaughter∣ing all, where••n the Basha brought five Hundered Christian slaves all chained, whom, he placed be∣tween the reteiring Turks and the Christians shot, in compassion to whom, the Souldiers stopp••d, tho in the heat of bloud, and the Elector Commanded to give quarter; And so the Governour Basha, and two Basha's more and five Hundred Men yeelded, and were made Prisoners of War.

In Bosnia. The Prince of Baden hearing on the 4th of November,* 1.8 that four or five Thousand Turks were Encamprd near Brod, he Marches with three Thousand Horse and Dragoones to attack them, but was surprized when he came near, to find them fifteen Thousand under the Conduct of a Basha, and finding it impossible to get off without Fighting he encouraged his men and engaging the Enemy with wonderfull courage,* 1.9 after a long and obstinate Fight on both sides, he puts them first in disorder and pushing on, put them totally to flight, killing five Thousand, and taking two Hundred Prisoners thrity six Cullors, and all their Baggadge

Notes

• * 1.1

  Hungary
• * 1.2

  Mongatz yeelds.
• * 1.3

  And Alba regalis.
• * 1.4

  And Lippa.
• * 1.5

  The Turks quit ••llock and Peter-waradin.
• * 1.6

  Elector of Bavaria b••••••••ges Belgrad.
• * 1.7

  Belgrad ta•••••••• by Storme
• * 1.8

  Battle of Brod.
• * 1.9

  Turks o∣verthrown