Capture of Algiers (1516) (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Capture of Algiers in 1516 was accomplished by Hayreddin Barbarossa and Aruj against the Habsburg garrison of Spain located in the city of Algiers. In 1510, the Spaniards had established themselves on a small island in front of Algiers, and forced the local ruler S lim al-T m (Selim-bin-Teumi) to accept their presence through a treaty and pay tribute. Fortifications were built on the islet, and a garrison of 200 men was established. S lim al-T m had to go to Spain to take an oath of obedience to Ferdinand of Aragon.