1453: The Holy War for Constantinople and the Clash of Islam and the West

by Crowley, Roger
ISBN: 9781401308506
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Now in trade paperback, 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 Mehmed 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 jihad between the West and the Middle East.
  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Crowley, Roger
  • ISBN: 9781401308506
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.04 x 0.84
  • Number Of Pages: 304
  • Publication Year: 2006

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  • An Imperial Ending for the Eternal City

    John H. - 2 years 1 month ago

    When we think about the fall of Rome, we think of sweeping epics and hordes of barbarians streaming through the crumbling gates into a weakened and decadent society bringing with it a swift and merciful ending. History, much like life, is never so simple or straightforward as the eastern portion of the Roman Empire would endure for another thousand years in the form of Constantinople. Far from worn out and defeated, the last defenders of the Roman Empire would man the battlements to defend their lives and the legacy of centuries on their shoulders. From Venetian sailors, to Senators and even the Emperor of Rome himself donning the sword and entering the fray, 1453 is an experience you won't want to miss.

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