| Constantinople Contributor(s): Amicis, Edmondo De (Author), Parkin, Stephen (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1847492665 ISBN-13: 9781847492661 Publisher: Alma Books OUR PRICE: $12.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History - Travel | Essays & Travelogues - Literary Collections | Essays |
| Dewey: 914.961 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.1" W x 7.7" (0.60 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |