Constantinople: The Story of the Old Capital of the Empire by William Holden Hutton
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| Author | Hutton, William Holden, 1860-1930 |
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| Illustrator | Cooper, Sydney |
| LoC No. | 01027184 |
| Title | Constantinople: The Story of the Old Capital of the Empire |
| Series Title | Mediæval town series |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Constantinople: The Story of the Old Capital of the Empire" by William Holden Hutton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the rich and complex history of Constantinople, from its foundation as Byzantium through its transformation into the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire under Constantine the Great. It delves into the city's geographical significance, its architectural marvels, and its pivotal role in the history of Christianity and the Byzantine Empire. The opening of the book sets the tone for Hutton's exploration, evoking the awe inspired by Constantinople's stunning landscape and historical importance. Hutton expresses his adoration for the city, referring to it as the “home of the Cæsars of the East.” He notes the beauty of its strategic location, nestled between Asia and Europe, with a flourishing harbor that has historically been a nexus for trade and culture. The author outlines the early history of the site, from its founding by the Greeks to its eventual establishment as the Roman Empire’s new seat of power by Constantine. Through vivid descriptions and references to classical authors, Hutton aims to provide readers with an understanding of both the magnificence of Constantinople and its significance throughout centuries of tumultuous change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey |
| Subject | Istanbul (Turkey) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41391 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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