Diary of the Siege of Constantinople, 1453
| Author | : Nicolò Barbaro |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 78 |
| Release | : 1969 |
| Genre | : Barbaro, Nicolò |
| ISBN | : 9780682469722 |
Letters On The Fall Of Constantinople
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History of Mehmed the Conqueror
| Author | : Kritovoulos |
| Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
| Total Pages | : 234 |
| Release | : 2019-03-12 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0691197911 |
Five hundred years ago the great walled city of Constantinople fell under the relentless siege of the Ottoman Turks led by Sultan Mehmed II, Mehmed the Conqueror. Kristovoulos, one of the vanquished Greeks, later entered into the service of the Conqueror and began to write a history of the Sultan's life, starting with the year 1451, the beginning of Mehmed's 31-year reign. Death apparently prevented Kritovoulos from completing his account, but the manuscript covering the first seventeen years has been preserved and this exciting chronicle is here translated into English for the first time. Charles T. Riggs, who died in February 1953 at Robert College in modern Istanbul, was a missionary in the Near East. Originally published in 1954. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Eleven Letters & Other Writings
| Author | : John Argyropoulos |
| Publisher | : Dalcassian Press |
| Total Pages | : 36 |
| Release | : 2024-05-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
John Argyropoulos was one of the leading Greek scholars that drove the undercurrent of Renaissance in 15th century Italy. He translated Greek philosophical and theological works into Latin, as well as produced rhetorical and theological works of his own. He was in Italy as attendee at the Council of Florence during 1439–1444, and returned to Italy subsequent to the Fall of Constantinople, teaching in Florence in 1456–1470 and in Rome in 1471–1487. Attached here are his various correspondence, most of which is with the Dukes of Florence and Milan.
The Siege and the Fall of Constantinople in 1453
| Author | : Marios Philippides |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 919 |
| Release | : 2017-05-02 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1317016084 |
This major study is a comprehensive scholarly work on a key moment in the history of Europe, the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks in 1453. The result of years of research, it presents all available sources along with critical evaluations of these narratives. The authors have consulted texts in all relevant languages, both those that remain only in manuscript and others that have been printed, often in careless and inferior editions. Attention is also given to 'folk history' as it evolved over centuries, producing prominent myths and folktales in Greek, medieval Russian, Italian, and Turkish folklore. Part I, The Pen, addresses the complex questions introduced by this myriad of original literature and secondary sources.
Edward Gibbon: Historical Works, Memoirs & Letters
| Author | : Edward Gibbon |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 2856 |
| Release | : 2023-12-07 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
Edward Gibbon's 'Historical Works, Memoirs & Letters' is a monumental collection that showcases the renowned historian's command over language and history. Gibbon's elegant prose and meticulous research in this collection provide readers with a profound insight into the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, a subject he is most celebrated for. Through his vivid descriptions and detailed analysis, Gibbon brings to life the events and characters that shaped the course of ancient history, making this collection a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature and historical narratives. Edward Gibbon, an English historian and Member of Parliament, was driven to write 'The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire' out of a deep fascination with the rise and fall of civilizations. His lifelong dedication to historical research and writing is evident in this comprehensive collection, which includes not only his major historical work but also his personal memoirs and letters. Gibbon's commitment to scholarship and his enduring influence on historical studies make him a central figure in the field of literature and history. I highly recommend Edward Gibbon's 'Historical Works, Memoirs & Letters' to readers who seek to delve into the complexities of ancient history and appreciate the beauty of Gibbon's prose. This collection stands as a testament to Gibbon's lasting legacy as a historian and a writer, captivating readers with its rich historical detail and insightful commentary.
The Conquest of Constantinople
| Author | : Robert de Clari |
| Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
| Total Pages | : 166 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780231136693 |
The Fourth Crusade (1202-1204) comprised French knights and Venetian sailors; they set out to capture the Holy Land but ended up sacking Constantinople, the Byzantine capital. Robert of Clari, an obscure knight from Picardy, provides an extraordinary account of the trials, travails, and decidedly mixed triumphs of the Fourth Crusade. Told from the perspective of an ordinary soldier, The Conquest of Constantinople offers a rare and colorful firsthand description of the crusaders' various experiences, including the hardships they endured and the battles they fought.
Letters, Literacy and Literature in Byzantium
| Author | : Margaret Mullett |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 415 |
| Release | : 2023-06-09 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1000941647 |
These studies look at general problems of reading Byzantine literature, at literacy practices and the literary process, but also at individual texts. The past thirty years have seen a revolution in the way Byzantine literature has been viewed: no longer is it considered a decadent form of classical literature or a turgid precursor of modern Greek literature. There are still prejudices to overcome: that there was no literary public, or that Byzantium had no drama or humour, but Byzantine texts are now read as literature in the social context of literacy and book culture. One genre is treated here more fully: the letter (Derrida said that letters represent all literature). In these studies epistolography is examined from the point of view of genre, of originality, of communication and as evidence for political history. Other genres touched on include the novel, historiography, parainesis, panegyric, and hagiography. The section on literary process includes essays on genre, patronage and rhetoric, and the section on literacy practices deals with both writing and reading. The collection includes one unpublished lecture which acts as introduction, and additional notes and comments.
Francesco Filelfo, Man of Letters
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 317 |
| Release | : 2018-10-08 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 9004382194 |
Investigating the oeuvre of the Italian humanist Francesco Filelfo (1398-1481), this collection is the first to make extensive use of the critical editions of Filelfo’s numerous writings – in particular of his Epistolarium, published in 2016 by Jeroen De Keyser, who also edited this volume. Uncovering a lot of new information not previously mentioned in the literature on Filelfo, twelve specialized scholars draw attention to long-neglected material, shedding new light on Filelfo’s intellectual endeavors and his literary journey between Greek and Latin. This illuminating collection offers historians of ideas as well as literary scholars and Neo-Latinists new inroads into Filelfo’s vast oeuvre, and through it to the world of Quattrocento humanism. Contributors include: Jean-Louis Charlet, Guy Claessens, Jeroen De Keyser, Tom Deneire, Ide François, James Hankins, Noreen Humble, Gary Ianziti, Han Lamers, David Marsh, John Monfasani, and Jan Papy.
The Terror of Constantinople (Death of Rome Saga Book Two)
| Author | : Richard Blake |
| Publisher | : Hodder & Stoughton |
| Total Pages | : 542 |
| Release | : 2010-01-21 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 184894828X |
If you loved Gladiator and Spartacus, you'll love the second book in the DEATH OF ROME SAGA. 610 AD. Invaded by Persians and barbarians, the Byzantine Empire is tearing itself apart in civil war. Phocas, the maniacally bloodthirsty Emperor, holds Constantinople by a reign of terror. The uninvaded provinces are turning one at a time to the usurper, Heraclius. Just as the battle for the Empire approaches its climax, Aelric of England turns up in Constantinople. Blackmailed by the Papacy to leave off his career of lechery and market-rigging in Rome, he thinks his job is to gather texts for a semi-comprehensible dispute over the Nature of Christ. Only gradually does he realise he is a pawn in a much larger game.
Turkish Letters
| Author | : Ogier Ghislain de Busbecq |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 174 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781900209052 |
The observations of a 16th-century Habsburg ambassador to Constantinople.
