Description
| Product ID: | 9781847492661 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Constantinople |
| Authors: | Author: Edmondo de Amicis, Stephen Parkin |
| Page Count: | 320 |
| Subjects: | Classic travel writing, Classic travel writing, Turkey, c 1800 to c 1900 |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A remarkable nineteenth-century account of Istanbul - which begins with a dazzling description of the city gradually appearing through the fog as the author's ship approaches the harbour - Constantinople expertly combines personal anecdote, breathtaking visual observation and entertaining historical information. A remarkable nineteenth-century account of Istanbul – which begins with a dazzling description of the city gradually appearing through the fog as the author’s ship approaches the harbour – Constantinople expertly combines personal anecdote, breathtaking visual observation and entertaining historical information. An invaluable record of the metropolis as it used to be – a fascinating crossroads between Eastern and Western civilization and one of the most cosmopolitan cities of its time – as well as a vivid example of a European tourist’s reaction to it – part delight, part incomprehension – this book will provide an enriching read for lovers of history or those planning to visit Istanbul themselves. |
| Imprint Name: | Alma Classics |
| Publisher Name: | Alma Books Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2013-06-20 |