Constantinople. The History and Archaeology of the Ancient City

Constantinople. The History and Archaeology of the Ancient City

In 330 AD, Emperor Constantine the Great founded a city on the site of the ancient settlement of Byzantium and named it after himself Constantinople. Thanks to the attention of the Byzantine emperor and his subsequent successors, the city remained... one of the most important metropolises of the Mediterranean until it was conquered by the Turks in 1453. Before the reader unfolds a unique study of the cultural and historical heritage of Constantinople, written with special attention to its archaeological heritage of the legendary city: imperial palaces, luxurious churches, defensive structures, etc. The publication will be of interest to historians, cultural scientists, as well as a wide range of readers interested in the history of Byzantium. It is prepared by the Russian historian, archaeologist, and researcher of Byzantium A.Yu. Vinogradov.

Author: Петер Шрайнер

Printhouse: AST

Series: History and Science of Runet. The Suffering Middle Ages

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2024

ISBN: 9785171582319

Number of pages: 224

Size: 216x170x17 mm

Cover type: твердая

Weight: 455 g

ID: 1678861

In 330 AD, Emperor Constantine the Great founded a city on the site of the ancient settlement of Byzantium and named it after himself Constantinople. Thanks to the attention of the Byzantine emperor and his subsequent successors, the city remained one of the most important metropolises of the Mediterranean until it was conquered by the Turks in 1453. Before the reader unfolds a unique study of the cultural and historical heritage of Constantinople, written with special attention to its archaeological heritage of the legendary city: imperial palaces, luxurious churches, defensive structures, etc. The publication will be of interest to historians, cultural scientists, as well as a wide range of readers interested in the history of Byzantium. It is prepared by the Russian historian, archaeologist, and researcher of Byzantium A.Yu. Vinogradov.

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