Constantinople: The Last Great Siege 1453 Roger Crowley Faber Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

In The Spring Of 1453 Ottoman Turks Advanced On Constantinople Pursuit An Ancient Islamic Dream: Capturing Thousand-Year-Old Capital Christian Byzantium During Siege That Followed A Small Band Badly Organised Defenders Outnumbered Ten To One Confronted Might Army Bitter Contest Fought Land Sea And Underground Directed By Two Remarkable Men - Sultan Mehmet Ii Emperor Constantine Xi Fevered Religious Atmosphere Heightened First Massed Use Artillery Bombardment Both Sides Feared End World Was Nigh Outcome Decided Few Short Hours 29 May Is Great Set-Piece Moments History Σελίδες: 336 Διαστάσεις: 12 7X12 7Cm