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A remarkable nineteenth-century account of Istanbul - which begins with a dazzling description of the city gradually appearing through the fog as the author's ship approaches the harbour - Constantinople expertly combines personal anecdote, breathtaking visual observation and entertaining historical information. An invaluable record of the metropolis as it used to be - a fascinating crossroads between Eastern and Western civilization and one of the most cosmopolitan cities of its time - as well as a vivid example of a European tourist's reaction to it - part delight, part incomprehension - this book will provide an enriching read for lovers of history or those planning to visit Istanbul themselves.
Only edition in print
A remarkable nineteenth-century account of Istanbul - which begins with a dazzling description of the city gradually appearing through the fog as the author's ship approaches the harbour - Constantinople expertly combines personal anecdote, breathtaking visual observation and entertaining historical information. An invaluable record of the metropolis as it used to be - a fascinating crossroads between Eastern and Western civilization and one of the most cosmopolitan cities of its time - as well as a vivid example of a European tourist's reaction to it - part delight, part incomprehension - this book will provide an enriching read for lovers of history or those planning to visit Istanbul themselves.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2013 |
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| Genre: | Importe |
| Produktart: | Reiseberichte |
| Region: | Europa |
| Rubrik: | Reisen |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9781847492661 |
| ISBN-10: | 1847492665 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Amicis, Edmondo De |
| Übersetzung: | Parkin, Stephen |
| Hersteller: | Alma Books Ltd |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 198 x 128 x 30 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Edmondo De Amicis |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 20.06.2013 |
| Gewicht: | 0,263 kg |