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The Destruction of the Greek Empire and the Story of the Capture of Constantinople by the Turks

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The book ""The Destruction of the Greek Empire and the Story of the Capture of Constantinople by the Turks"" by Edwin Pears is a historical account of the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks in 1453. The author provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the siege of Constantinople, including the political and religious tensions between the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Turks.Pears also discusses the military strategies and tactics used by both sides during the siege, as well as the technological advancements that played a role in the outcome of the battle. The book also delves into the aftermath of the fall of Constantinople, including the impact it had on the rest of Europe and the world.Throughout the book, Pears draws upon primary sources and historical accounts to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of this pivotal moment in world history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, or the broader history of the Middle East and Europe.1908. With maps and illustrations. Pears writes: My object in writing this book is to give an account of the capture of Constantinople and the destruction of the Greek empire. In order to make the story intelligible and to explain its significance I have given a summary of the history of the empire between the Latin conquest in 1204 and the capture of the city in 1453, and have traced the progress during the same period of the race which succeeded in destroying the empire and in replacing the Greeks as possessors of New Rome.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:
  • 9781163204573
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 514
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x33 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 921 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 23. november 2024
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The book ""The Destruction of the Greek Empire and the Story of the Capture of Constantinople by the Turks"" by Edwin Pears is a historical account of the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks in 1453. The author provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the siege of Constantinople, including the political and religious tensions between the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Turks.Pears also discusses the military strategies and tactics used by both sides during the siege, as well as the technological advancements that played a role in the outcome of the battle. The book also delves into the aftermath of the fall of Constantinople, including the impact it had on the rest of Europe and the world.Throughout the book, Pears draws upon primary sources and historical accounts to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of this pivotal moment in world history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, or the broader history of the Middle East and Europe.1908. With maps and illustrations. Pears writes: My object in writing this book is to give an account of the capture of Constantinople and the destruction of the Greek empire. In order to make the story intelligible and to explain its significance I have given a summary of the history of the empire between the Latin conquest in 1204 and the capture of the city in 1453, and have traced the progress during the same period of the race which succeeded in destroying the empire and in replacing the Greeks as possessors of New Rome.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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