The Prince of India or Why Constantinople Fell V1
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- Paperback
- Sideantal:
- 510
- Udgivet:
- 10. september 2010
- Størrelse:
- 152x229x26 mm.
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- 676 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 22. januar 2025
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Beskrivelse af The Prince of India or Why Constantinople Fell V1
The Prince of India or Why Constantinople Fell V1 is a historical fiction novel written by American author Lew Wallace. The book is set in the 15th century and tells the story of a young Indian prince, named Azrael, who travels to Constantinople to seek revenge against the Ottoman Empire for the death of his father. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful Greek woman named Helene, who becomes his ally in his quest for vengeance. The novel is divided into two volumes, with the first volume detailing Azrael's journey to Constantinople and his introduction to Helene. The second volume focuses on their efforts to overthrow the Ottoman Empire and restore the Byzantine Empire. The book is known for its detailed descriptions of the political and social climate of the time, as well as its vivid depictions of battles and sieges. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Overall, The Prince of India or Why Constantinople Fell V1 is a gripping tale of adventure and romance set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in history.1893. This novel from Wallace, the writer of Ben-Hur, recounts events leading to the fall of Constantinople to the Turks in 1453. The legendary wandering jew, in the guise of a Prince of India aids in bringing about the downfall of the city and its empire by aiding and advising the Turkish Sultan Mehmed II. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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