The Siege And Fall Of Constantinople: The Last Roman Struggle In The East (1887)

The Siege and Fall of Constantinople: The Last Roman Struggle in the East is a historical account of the events leading up to the fall of the Byzantine Empire's capital city in 1453. Written by Felidio F. Canuti and first published in 1887, the book details the political and military factors that contributed to the siege of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks and the eventual defeat of the Byzantine defenders. Canuti provides a vivid description of the siege itself, including the tactics used by both sides and the final assault on the city walls. He also explores the aftermath of the fall of Constantinople, including the impact on the Byzantine Empire and the wider world. The Siege and Fall of Constantinople is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Byzantine Empire or the Ottoman conquest of the Balkans.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.