| Istanbul: The Imperial City Contributor(s): Freely, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0140244611 ISBN-13: 9780140244618 Publisher: Penguin Books OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1998 Annotation: A remarkable view of the world's most enchanting and imperial city, capital of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires "Surrounded by a garland of waters" on the narrow straits of the Bosporus dividing Europe and Asia, Istanbul -- formerly known as Constantinople -- has been an unrivaled locus of cultural exchange since its beginnings as the Greek colony Byzantium. In its more than twenty-six centuries of existence the city has survived countless natural and political catastrophes, foreign conquests, and dynastic upheavals, enduring fantastic changes in religion, language, political status, and name. Despite these onslaughts of time, a vibrant local character and spirit have abided. This fascinating history of the city from its foundation to the present is a guide for the curious traveler as well as an evocation of an illustrious past. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Middle East - Turkey - History | Middle East - Turkey & Ottoman Empire - History | Europe - Baltic States |
| Dewey: 949.618 |
| LCCN: 98165481 |
| Physical Information: 1.29" H x 5.11" W x 7.81" (0.91 lbs) 432 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Baltic - Cultural Region - Turkey |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Istanbul's history is a catalogue of change, not least of name, yet it has managed to retain its own unique identity. John Freely captures the flavour of daily life as well as court ceremonial and intrigue. The book also includes a comprehensive gazetteer of all major monuments and museums. An in-depth study of this legendary city through its many different ages from its earliest foundation to the present day - the perfect traveller's companion and guide. |