1453
byRoger Crowley
Genres: History
Who is this book for? Readers interested in historical events, particularly the fall of Constantinople and its implications.
Topics WarPowerSurvival
MoodSuspenseful, Reflective
ViolenceModerate
A gripping exploration of the fall of Constantinople and its connection to the world we live in today. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 signaled a shift in history and the end of the Byzantium Empire. Roger Crowley's readable and comprehensive account of the battle between Mehmet II, sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and Constantine XI, the 57th emperor of Byzantium, illuminates the period in history that was a precursor to the current conflict between the West and the Middle East.
Language
en
Published on
01/01/2013
Pages
332
Format
eBook
ISBN
9781401305581
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