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Constantinople 1453 - The End of Byzantium

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Campaign Series - Middle Ages (500 to 1500 A.D.)

MSRP old price: $25.00


Product Info

Title
Constantinople 1453 - The End of Byzantium
Publisher
Category
Author
David Nicolle
Publish Year
2000
Pages
96
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147398259
MFG. Part #
OSPCAM078
Type
Softcover
Series
CAM78

Description

This title details the epic four-month siege of the city of Constantinople, last vestige of the once mighty Roman and Byzantine Empires. Mehmet 'The Conqueror' led an army of 80,000 men with a massive siege train against the city. Defending were a mere 10,000 men under the Emperor Constantine XI. The Turkish artillery battered the ancient city walls mercilessly, leveling a large section. A gallant defense held off the massive Turkish assault for several hours. Refusing appeals to flee, Constantine returned to the breaches and fought until overwhelmed and killed. Thus died the last Emperor of the Byzantines, and with him his once glorious empire.