Constantinople 1453 : The End of Byzantium, Paperback by Nicolle, David, Bran...-image

Constantinople 1453 : The End of Byzantium, Paperback by Nicolle, David, Bran...

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Item Width: 7.2 in Illustrator: Hook, Christa, Yes Topic: Middle East / Turkey & Ottoman Empire, Military / General, General, Military / Medieval Format: Trade Paperback Item Height: 0.2 in Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Item Length: 9.9 in Author: David Nicolle Genre: History ISBN: 9781841760919 Book Title: Constantinople 1453 : the End of Byzantium height: 0.2 in width: 7.2 in Publication Year: 2000 Number of Pages: 96 Pages Item Weight: 9.9 Oz Book Series: Campaign Ser. Language: English

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Constantinople 1453 : The End of Byzantium, Paperback by Nicolle, David, Bran.... Constantinople 1453 : The End of Byzantium, Paperback by Nicolle, David, ISBN 1841760919, ISBN-13 9781841760919, Brand New, Free shipping in the US 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.

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