The Walls Of Constantinople (1910) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169776432)

The Walls of Constantinople (1910) is a historical book written by Bernard Granville Baker. The book is a detailed account of the walls of Constantinople, their construction, and their significance in the history of the Byzantine Empire. The walls were an important part of the city's defense system, protecting it from invaders for over a thousand years. The book covers the history of the walls from their construction in the 4th century to their eventual fall in 1453. It also includes descriptions of the various gates, towers, and fortifications that made up the walls. The author uses a combination of historical records, archaeological evidence, and personal observations to paint a vivid picture of the walls and their role in the city's history. The Walls of Constantinople is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Byzantine Empire or the architecture of ancient fortifications.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Bernard Granville Baker
ISBN-10: 1169776434
ISBN-13: 9781169776432
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 372
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.53lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.88d