Constantinople was the capital city of the Roman/Byzantine (330-1204 and 1261-1453), and also of the brief Latin (1204-1261), and the later Ottoman (1453-1923) empires. It was reinaugurated in 324 AD from ancient Byzantium as the new capital of the Roman Empire by Emperor Constantine the Great, after whom it was named, and dedicated on 11 May 330 AD
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Constantinople was the capital city of the Roman/Byzantine (330-1204 and 1261-1453), and also of the brief Latin (1204-1261), and the later Ottoman (1453-1923) empires. It was reinaugurated in 324 AD from ancient Byzantium as the new capital of the Roman Empire by Emperor Constantine the Great, after whom it was named, and dedicated on 11 May 330 AD
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Very Good. 2 volume set. 4to. Hardcover. Publisher's green cloth. TEG. Good binding and cover. Library stamps. Shelfwear. Marginal spotting. The book is organized chronologically, by political history, and then by theme; a great deal of space is devoted to archaeological history, art history, and architecture. Also discusses the physical nature of the city: how the art, the growth of the streets, and the politics all affected the city's appearance today. The history, mythology, art, and decor of significant mosques in the city are included.
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Very Good+ Spines sunned. Boards with light rubbing to extremities.; A very thorough look at the Queen of Cities. Including many b&w photographs.; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8"-9" tall; xxii, 413, xiii, 417-811 pages.
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Very Good- Boards with light rubbing to extremities. Front hinges have a bit of play. Tipped-in former owner's name on front free endpapers.; A very thorough look at the Queen of Cities during the Ottoman Empire. Including many b&w photographs. This 1899 edition is quite scarce. Green boards with silver shield to front.; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8"-9" tall; xxii, 413, xiii, 417-811 pages.
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Boston 1895 Robert Brothers. Introduction by General Lew Wallace. 2 volumes. Hardcovers. Sm.4to., 811pp., monochrome illustrations, glossy stock, illustrated light blue boards. Top edges gilt. VG, boards a bit soiled, corner lightly bumped, lightly worn. Two volume set, complete. The classic work on Constantinople.
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Good+, No Dust Jacket. 8VO, 811 pgs., Photos & Illus, Hardcover. Hardcover: Two volume set. Blue Lightly soiled cloth boards, with spines faded, soiled and rubbed back and edges. Title barely readable on spine on vol. II. Light dampstaining to rear of one volume. Tissue guarded frontispieces. Deckle page edges show some soil. Occasional light foxing. Vintage illustrations and photos. Interesting history. Nice tight binding.
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