1453: The Holy War for Constantinople and the Clash of Islam and the West (Hardcover)

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By Roger Crowley
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A gripping exploration of the fall of Constantinople and its connection to the world we live in today.

The fall of Constantinople in 1453 signaled a shift in history and the end of the Byzantium Empire. Roger Crowley's readable and comprehensive account of the battle between Mehmet II, sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and Constantine XI, the 57th emperor of Byzantium, illuminates the period in history that was a precursor to the current conflict between the West and the Middle East.

About the Author

Roger Crowley was born in 1951 into a naval family and educated at Cambridge University. The author of numerous bestselling books, including 1453 and Empires of the Sea, Crowley lives near Stroud, UK.
Product Details
ISBN: 9781401301910
ISBN-10: 1401301916
Publisher: Hachette Books
Publication Date: August 10th, 2005
Pages: 320
Language: English
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