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LoC No.: 06045156

Title: Constantinople, painted by Warwick Goble, described by Alexander Van Millingen

Credits: Produced by Bryan Ness, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "Constantinople," painted by Warwick Goble and described by Alexander Van Millingen, is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the founding and development of Constantinople, initially known as Byzantium, under the rule of various emperors, with an emphasis on Constantine the Great, who established the city as a new capital for the Roman Empire. Through vivid illustrations complementing the text, the book explores not only the historical significance of the city but also the cultural transformations that occurred over the centuries. At the start of the book, the foundation of Constantinople is examined in detail, particularly highlighting the motivations and political contexts behind its establishment by Constantine the Great. The narrative delineates the strategic advantages of the city’s location and how it symbolized a shift in power dynamics within the Roman Empire. The text also touches upon the significant changes in governance, society, and religion, as well as the historical importance of Byzantium prior to its transformation into Constantinople. This opening provides a rich backdrop, setting the stage for the city's evolution and its eventual prominence in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Van Millingen, Alexander, 1840-1915

Illustrator: Goble, Warwick, 1862-1943

EBook No.: 39620

Published: May 5, 2012

Downloads: 225

Language: English

Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel

Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 06045156

Title: Constantinople, painted by Warwick Goble, described by Alexander Van Millingen

Credits: Produced by Bryan Ness, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Constantinople," painted by Warwick Goble and described by Alexander Van Millingen, is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the founding and development of Constantinople, initially known as Byzantium, under the rule of various emperors, with an emphasis on Constantine the Great, who established the city as a new capital for the Roman Empire. Through vivid illustrations complementing the text, the book explores not only the historical significance of the city but also the cultural transformations that occurred over the centuries. At the start of the book, the foundation of Constantinople is examined in detail, particularly highlighting the motivations and political contexts behind its establishment by Constantine the Great. The narrative delineates the strategic advantages of the city’s location and how it symbolized a shift in power dynamics within the Roman Empire. The text also touches upon the significant changes in governance, society, and religion, as well as the historical importance of Byzantium prior to its transformation into Constantinople. This opening provides a rich backdrop, setting the stage for the city's evolution and its eventual prominence in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Van Millingen, Alexander, 1840-1915

Illustrator: Goble, Warwick, 1862-1943

EBook No.: 39620

Published: May 5, 2012

Downloads: 225

Language: English

Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel

Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.