Constantinople

This comprehensive historical account of Constantinople takes readers on a journey through the city's 2000 year history, from its founding as Byzantium to its transformation into Istanbul under the rule of the Ottoman Empire. Through detailed descriptions of the city's architecture, art, and culture, Waters provides a vivid picture of the vibrant and diverse society that made up the city. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Mediterranean world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.