Summary
Today it is known as Istanbul, the modern city which stands at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. For centuries past, it was Constantinople. But before that, it was Byzantium, and it gave its name to an ancient empire.
Ancient Greeks, led by a man named Byzas, founded the city in the seventh century BC. A millennium later, it was revitalised by the Roman emperor Constantine the Great, who played a crucial role in making Christianity the official religion of the Empire. When the Roma…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781843445951 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1843445956 |
| Author: | Giles Morgan |
| Publisher: | Oldcastle Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pocket Essentials |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 31 March 2017 |
| Weight: | 114g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
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Giles Morgan
Giles Morgan is the author of Pocket Essentials on The Holy Grail, St George, Byzantium, Freemasonry, Saints and The Anglo-Saxons. He is also a fan of Weird Fiction, Science Fiction and Horror and is a regular reviewer of Crime Fiction titles for
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