The Destruction of the Greek Empire and the Story of the Capture of Constantinople by the Turks (Hardcover)

The Destruction of the Greek Empire and the Story of the Capture of Constantinople by the Turks is a historical book written by Edwin Pears. The book covers the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks in 1453. It provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the siege of Constantinople, the tactics used by the Ottoman army, and the eventual defeat of the Byzantine defenders. The book also explores the cultural and political impact of the fall of Constantinople on the wider world, including the rise of the Ottoman Empire and the spread of Islam. Pears draws on a variety of primary sources, including contemporary accounts, to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of this pivotal moment in history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, or the wider world of the fifteenth century.1908. With maps and illustrations. Pears writes: My object in writing this book is to give an account of the capture of Constantinople and the destruction of the Greek empire. In order to make the story intelligible and to explain its significance I have given a summary of the history of the empire between the Latin conquest in 1204 and the capture of the city in 1453, and have traced the progress during the same period of the race which succeeded in destroying the empire and in replacing the Greeks as possessors of New Rome.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.