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The Walls Of Constantinople (1910)

The Walls Of Constantinople (1910)

Baker, Bernard Granville

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Asian HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165691434
ISBN13: 9781165691432
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.84
Height: 0.77 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Walls of Constantinople is a historical book written by Bernard Granville Baker in 1910. The book provides a detailed account of the ancient walls of Constantinople, which served as a vital defense for the city against numerous sieges throughout its history. The author begins by tracing the origins of the walls, explaining their construction and development over time, and highlighting their strategic importance in protecting the city from invaders. The book also delves into the various battles and conflicts that took place around the walls, including the famous siege of 1453 by the Ottoman Turks, which ultimately led to the fall of Constantinople. Baker's account is well-researched and includes numerous illustrations, maps, and diagrams to help readers understand the complex architecture and history of the walls. Overall, The Walls of Constantinople is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of ancient fortifications and the strategic importance of walls in warfare.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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