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Constantinople

- Birth Of An Empire

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""Constantinople: Birth of an Empire"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Harold Lamb. It explores the rise of the Byzantine Empire and the city of Constantinople, which was founded in 330 AD by Emperor Constantine. The book delves into the political, cultural, and social factors that contributed to the city's success and the longevity of the Byzantine Empire. Lamb covers the early history of the city, including its strategic location, its role as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, and its transformation into a cultural and religious center. He also examines the various challenges faced by the Byzantine Empire, including invasions by barbarian tribes, conflicts with the Persians, and the rise of Islam. Throughout the book, Lamb provides vivid descriptions of the city's architecture, art, and culture, as well as the key figures who shaped its history. With its engaging narrative and detailed analysis, ""Constantinople: Birth of an Empire"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Byzantine Empire and the city that served as its heart.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781258309039
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 368
  • Udgivet:
  • 28. april 2012
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x21 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 658 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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""Constantinople: Birth of an Empire"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Harold Lamb. It explores the rise of the Byzantine Empire and the city of Constantinople, which was founded in 330 AD by Emperor Constantine. The book delves into the political, cultural, and social factors that contributed to the city's success and the longevity of the Byzantine Empire. Lamb covers the early history of the city, including its strategic location, its role as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, and its transformation into a cultural and religious center. He also examines the various challenges faced by the Byzantine Empire, including invasions by barbarian tribes, conflicts with the Persians, and the rise of Islam. Throughout the book, Lamb provides vivid descriptions of the city's architecture, art, and culture, as well as the key figures who shaped its history. With its engaging narrative and detailed analysis, ""Constantinople: Birth of an Empire"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Byzantine Empire and the city that served as its heart.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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