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Constantinople 1453

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Constantinople 1453

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This Osprey title details the epic four-month siege of the city of Constantinople in 1453, last vestige of the once mighty Roman and Byzantine Empires. Mehmet 'The Conqueror' led an army of 80,000 men with a massive siege train against the city. Defending were a mere 10,000 men under the Emperor Constantine XI. The Turkish artillery battered the ancient city walls mercilessly, levelling a large section. A gallant defence held off the massive Turkish assault for several hours. Refusing appeals to flee, Constantine returned to the breaches and fought until overwhelmed and killed. Thus died the last Emperor of the Byzantines, and with him his once glorious empire.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
96
Release Date:
2000-11-25
Publication Date:
2000-11-25
Publisher:
Bloomsbury USA
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1841760919
ISBN13:
9781841760919
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
363 g
Height:
185 cm
Width:
248 cm
Thickness:
8 cm
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