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Constantinople

The Last Great Siege, 1453
By Roger Crowley
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Constantinople by Roger Crowley delves into the dramatic and pivotal siege of Constantinople in 1453. This historical account explores the events leading to the fall of the Byzantine Empire, providing vivid descriptions of military tactics and the key figures involved. The book vividly captures the clash between the Christian and Muslim worlds and the seismic shift in power that resulted from this historic event.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in historical narratives that bring to life the dramatic fall of one of history's greatest cities. You might enjoy it if you're fascinated by military strategies, epic sieges, and the compelling stories of rulers and warriors from different cultures clashing during critical moments in world history.

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Constantinople

Constantinople is narrative history at its very best: an intense, extraordinary tale of courage and cruelty, technological ingenuity, endurance and luck.

Constantinople: The Last Great Siege, 1453 by Roger Crowley is narrative history at its very best: an intense, extraordinary tale of courage and cruelty, technological ingenuity, endurance and luck.

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In the spring of 1453, the Ottoman Turks advanced on Constantinople in pursuit of an ancient Islamic dream: capturing the thousand-year-old capital of Christian Byzantium.

During the siege that followed, a small band of badly organised defenders, outnumbered ten to one, confronted the might of the Ottoman army in a bitter contest fought on land, sea and underground, and directed by two remarkable men - Sultan Mehmet II and the Emperor Constantine XI. In the fevered religious atmosphere, heightened by the first massed use of artillery bombardment, both sides feared that the end of the world was nigh.

The outcome of the siege, decided in a few short hours on 29 May 1453, is one of the great set-piece moments of world history.

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Constantinople by Roger Crowley is praised for its engaging narrative style, bringing to life the dramatic fall of Constantinople in 1453. Reviewers often highlight Crowley's ability to weave together detailed historical research with a compelling story, making the events accessible and captivating for readers. It's highly recommended for both history enthusiasts and those new to the subject due to its vivid portrayal and thorough exploration of this pivotal event in military history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571298204

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 April 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 267g

Pages: 336

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European History History & Military Non-Fiction Roger Crowley

About the Author

Roger Crowley read English at Cambridge. He has had a varied career as a teacher and publisher and is the author of three books on the history of the Mediterranean. He lives in Gloucestershire and now writes full time.

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