The Walls of Constantinople by B. Granville Baker
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| Author | Baker, B. Granville (Bernard Granville), 1870-1957 |
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| Title | The Walls of Constantinople |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Walls of Constantinople" by Captain B. Granville Baker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the rich and tumultuous history of Constantinople, examining how its iconic walls symbolized both protection and cultural evolution over the centuries. The narrative intertwines themes of romance, conquest, and the city’s dual identity as both a bastion of Christian Rome and a focal point of Islamic culture, presenting a comprehensive portrait of this storied city. The opening of the text introduces Byzas, a seafarer guided by an oracle to establish a city opposite the "City of the Blind," which is ultimately recognized as Byzantium. This section sets the stage for a chronicle of the city's growth and the significant events surrounding its formidable walls. It reflects on the architecture's symbolic importance in protecting not just the physical structure of the city, but also the cultural and social life behind the robust fortifications. Baker hints at the vivid tapestry of characters and events that shaped Constantinople, suggesting an engaging journey through history as the narrative unfolds across various chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey |
| Subject | Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Istanbul (Turkey) -- History |
| Subject | City walls -- Turkey -- Istanbul -- History |
| Subject | Istanbul (Turkey) -- Antiquities, Byzantine |
| Subject | Turkey -- Antiquities, Byzantine |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46353 |
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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