The Fall of Constantinople - by Bernaroine Kielty (1957 1st)

Description: In 324, the ancient city of Byzantium was renamed “New Rome” and declared the new capital of the Roman Empire by Emperor Constantine the Great, after whom it was renamed, and dedicated on 11 May 330.The Fall of Constantinople was the capture of the capital of the Byzantine Empire by an invading Ottoman army on 29 May 1453. The attackers were commanded by the 21-year-old Sultan Mehmed II, who defeated an army commanded by Emperor Constantine XI Palaiologos and took control of the imperial capital, ending a 53-day siege that began on 6 April 1453. After conquering the city, Sultan Mehmed transferred the capital of his Empire from Edirne to Constantinople, and established his court there. Landmark book. Thorough history of the rise and fall of Constantinople. Well researched and written. Accurately written and a sad story of hubris and the fall of over confident leaders. 184 pages

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Binding: Hardcover

Signed: No

Publisher: Random House

Subject: History

Original/Facsimile: Original

Year Printed: 1957

Language: English

Illustrator: Douglas Gorsline

Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Ilustrated

Author: Bernardine Kielty

Personalized: No

Topic: Historical

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States