Excerpt from The Siege and Fall of Constantinople: The Last Roman Struggle in the East
General preparations in the Ottoman camp for the final attack - Mahomet's declaration to his soldiers - The night before the attack.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the 1453 Siege of Constantinople, providing a vivid telling of the Ottoman conquest of the last bastion of the Byzantine Empire. The author delves into the lead-up to the siege, detailing the preparations, strategies, and motivations of both the Ottoman Sultan, Mehmet II, and the Byzantine Emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos. Comprehensive and well-researched, this book effectively embeds the siege within its historical context while exploring the broader geopolitical dynamics and religious tensions that shaped this pivotal event. The account emphasizes the military prowess and determination of both sides, showcasing the strategic brilliance of Mehmet II and the valiant resistance of the Byzantines, led by Constantine XI. Ultimately, it highlights the siege's far-reaching consequences, solidifying the Ottoman Empire's dominance and marking a turning point in world history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282622831_0
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