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A Guide To Constantinople (1895)

A Guide To Constantinople (1895)

Coufopoulos, Demetrius

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ISBN10: 1164528955
ISBN13: 9781164528951
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Guide to Constantinople (1895) is a travel guidebook written by Demetrius Coufopoulos that provides a comprehensive overview of the city of Constantinople (now Istanbul) during the late 19th century. The book is divided into several sections that cover topics such as the history of the city, its architecture, its neighborhoods, its cultural sites, its markets, and its transportation systems. The guidebook begins with an introduction that provides a brief overview of the history of Constantinople, including its founding by the Roman Emperor Constantine in the 4th century and its subsequent development as the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The book then goes on to describe the city's various neighborhoods, including the historic district of Sultanahmet, the bustling commercial district of Galata, and the fashionable district of Pera.Throughout the guidebook, Coufopoulos provides detailed descriptions of the city's many cultural sites, including the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. He also provides information on the city's transportation systems, including its ferries, horse-drawn carriages, and streetcars.Overall, A Guide to Constantinople (1895) provides an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Istanbul during the late 19th century. It is a fascinating glimpse into a city that was at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and that was undergoing rapid modernization and transformation during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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