| Author |
Arseven, Celâl Esad, 1876-1972 |
| Title |
Constantinople de Byzance à Stamboul.
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| Note |
Traduit du turc par l'auteur.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Turgut Dincer, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Constantinople de Byzance à Stamboul" by Celâl Esad Arseven is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work aims to detail the rich history and architecture of Constantinople, exploring its evolution from Byzance to its later incarnation as Stamboul under Ottoman rule. It serves as both a comprehensive guide and a scholarly reflection on the city’s monumental past, appealing to readers interested in history, art, and architecture. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage with preliminary notes for the reader, explaining some typographical corrections and formatting details. The preface outlines the uniqueness of his work, contrasting it with previous writings on the subject, providing a balance between scholarly rigor and accessibility. As he introduces the rich historical landscape of Constantinople, the author aims to engage readers by summarizing significant periods of the city—from its ancient roots in Byzance through its transformation and eventual conquest in 1453. The first chapters begin with historical narratives, emphasizing key events and describing the city's geographical features, vital for understanding its strategic importance throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey
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| LoC Class |
NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
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| Subject |
Istanbul (Turkey) -- Antiquities, Byzantine
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| Subject |
Architecture, Byzantine -- Turkey -- Istanbul
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| Subject |
Art, Byzantine -- Turkey -- Istanbul
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| Subject |
Istanbul (Turkey) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66261 |
| Release Date |
Sep 10, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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