Constantinople
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1847492665
ISBN-13
9781847492661
Publisher
Alma Books Ltd
Imprint
Alma Classics
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 20th, 2013
Print length
320 Pages
Weight
260 grams
Dimensions
19.80 x 13.30 x 2.10 cms
Product Classification:
Classic travel writing
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A remarkable nineteenth-century account of Istanbul - which begins with a dazzling description of the city gradually appearing through the fog as the author's ship approaches the harbour - Constantinople expertly combines personal anecdote, breathtaking visual observation and entertaining historical information.
A remarkable nineteenth-century account of Istanbul – which begins with a dazzling description of the city gradually appearing through the fog as the author’s ship approaches the harbour – Constantinople expertly combines personal anecdote, breathtaking visual observation and entertaining historical information. An invaluable record of the metropolis as it used to be – a fascinating crossroads between Eastern and Western civilization and one of the most cosmopolitan cities of its time – as well as a vivid example of a European tourist’s reaction to it – part delight, part incomprehension – this book will provide an enriching read for lovers of history or those planning to visit Istanbul themselves.
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