Chesterton's famous poem Lepanto transports students to the post-Renaissance Europe and introduces them to Pope St. Pius V (1556-1572). This poem memorializes the great naval battle between the valiant but greatly outnumbered Christian forces and the enormously powerful Turkish Empire, which was bent on the conquest of Europe via Italy and her Mediterranean colonies.

The book used is the Ignatius Press edition of Lepanto, which contains several informative essays and endnotes.

Generously illustrated and annotated, this self-directing study guide is ideal for use by high-school students and can be easily adapted for use by study groups or in classrooms. The following features facilitate the student's progress:

• Introduction to the author and historical period
• Explanation of literary elements
• Discussion questions and exercises
• Teacher notes and suggested lesson plan
• Optional comprehensive test
• Answer key and enrichment suggestions