Crowley, Roger
Constantinople: The Last Great Siege, 1453
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571298204
- author:
- Crowley, Roger
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Last Great Siege: Constantinople 1453 In the spring of 1453, the Ottoman Turks laid siege to Constantinople in pursuit of an ancient Islamic dream. The city's defenders, vastly outnumbered and badly organised, faced off against the might of the Ottoman army in a bitter contest fought on land, sea, and underground. The outcome of this epic struggle was decided in just a few short hours on 29 May 1453. This is one of the most significant set-piece moments in world history, and Roger Crowley's account brings to life the fevered religious atmosphere that surrounded it. With meticulous research and engaging narrative, Crowley sheds light on a pivotal moment in world history, revealing the complex web of politics, religion, and warfare that shaped the fate of Constantinople.
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