Istanbul: A Cultural History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781566568456)

Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul: these are only three names that have been given to the city that straddles two continents, was the capital of two multinational empires and is today a vibrant commercial and artistic city, the largest in Turkey and, after Moscow, the largest in Europe. With its location as a port, Istanbul has always absorbed ideas, people and styles from north, south, east and west. Its multiculturalism is a microcosm of the world's. Neither standard guide nor conventional history, this is rather a celebration of an extraordinary city, reviewing its imperial histories and exploring some of its lesser known corners.

Author: Peter Clark
ISBN-10: 1566568455
ISBN-13: 9781566568456
Publisher: Interlink Books
Language: English
Published: 12/28/2012
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.32w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 04/01/2012 pg. 25