The Forty Sieges of Constantinople

The Forty Sieges of Constantinople
Author: John D. Grainger
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2022-07-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 1399090305
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The great city of Byzantion/Constantinople/Istanbul stands on a commanding cape overlooking a busy waterway. It has been the target of repeated attempts to capture it for the past two and a half millennia. Most of these attacks failed, but some did so in spectacular fashion, such as the great Arab sieges. The inhabitants fought hard in almost every siege, with the result that when the city was captured it was also destroyed, or at least suffered a hideous sack. Almost every nation between the Atlantic and the Steppes of Asia have made attempts to capture the city, some repeatedly but only a few - a Roman emperor, the Crusaders, the Turks - have succeeded. And there is no sign that some have given up the hope of taking it - the last sieges were just before and then during the Great War, by the Bulgars, and then by the Allies, who got no closer than Gallipoli, but the city had to submit to enemy occupation when the empire it ruled collapsed. It is still surrounded by envious neighbours, who wish to control it. The city has been besieged forty times, and has been captured on three or four occasions; it cannot be said to be safe yet. It is still 'The City of the World's Desire'.

The Forty Sieges of Constantinople

The Forty Sieges of Constantinople
Author: John D. Grainger
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2022-07-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 1399090283
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The great city of Byzantion/Constantinople/Istanbul stands on a commanding cape overlooking a busy waterway. It has been the target of repeated attempts to capture it for the past two and a half millennia. Most of these attacks failed, but some did so in spectacular fashion, such as the great Arab sieges. The inhabitants fought hard in almost every siege, with the result that when the city was captured it was also destroyed, or at least suffered a hideous sack. Almost every nation between the Atlantic and the Steppes of Asia have made attempts to capture the city, some repeatedly but only a few - a Roman emperor, the Crusaders, the Turks - have succeeded. And there is no sign that some have given up the hope of taking it - the last sieges were just before and then during the Great War, by the Bulgars, and then by the Allies, who got no closer than Gallipoli, but the city had to submit to enemy occupation when the empire it ruled collapsed. It is still surrounded by envious neighbours, who wish to control it. The city has been besieged forty times, and has been captured on three or four occasions; it cannot be said to be safe yet. It is still 'The City of the World's Desire'.

The Siege and the Fall of Constantinople in 1453

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
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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.

The Avar Siege of Constantinople in 626

The Avar Siege of Constantinople in 626
Author: Martin Hurbanič
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2019-07-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 3030166848
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This book examines the Avar siege of Constantinople in 626, one of the most significant events of the seventh century, and the impact and repercussions this had on the political, military, economic and religious structures of the Byzantine Empire. The siege put an end to the power politics and hegemony of the Avars in South East Europe and was the first attempt to destroy Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. Besides the far-reaching military factors, the siege had deeper ideological effects on the mentality of the inhabitants of the Empire, and it helped establish Constantinople as the spiritual centre of eastern Christianity protected by God and his Mother. Martin Hurbanič discusses, from a chronological and thematic perspective, the process through which the historical siege was transformed into a timeless myth, and examines the various aspects which make the event a unique historical moment in the history of mankind – a moment in which the modern story overlaps with the legend with far-reaching effects, not only in the Byzantine Empire but also in other European countries.

Sieges Involving the Byzantine Empire

Sieges Involving the Byzantine Empire
Author: Source Wikipedia
Publisher: University-Press.org
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2013-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781230527291
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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 40. Chapters: Fall of Constantinople, Fall of Philadelphia, Sack of Amorium, Sack of Rome (546), Sack of Thessalonica (1185), Sack of Thessalonica (904), Siege of Aleppo (637), Siege of Alexandria (641), Siege of Antalya, Siege of Bari, Siege of Berat (1280-1281), Siege of Bursa, Siege of Caesarea (614), Siege of Constantinople (1422), Siege of Constantinople (626), Siege of Constantinople (674-678), Siege of Constantinople (717-718), Siege of Cotyaeum, Siege of Damascus (634), Siege of Dorostolon, Siege of Emesa, Siege of Germanicia, Siege of Jerusalem (614), Siege of Jerusalem (637), Siege of Kamacha (766), Siege of Naples (536), Siege of Naples (542-543), Siege of Nicaea, Siege of Nicaea (1113), Siege of Nicaea (1328-1331), Siege of Nicaea (727), Siege of Nicomedia, Siege of Pavia (569-572), Siege of Phasis, Siege of Rome (537-538), Siege of Rome (549-550), Siege of Shaizar, Siege of Sirmium, Siege of Syracuse (827-828), Siege of Syracuse (877-878), Siege of Thessalonica (1422-1430), Siege of Thessalonica (617), Siege of Tyana, Siege of Verona.

The Siege and Fall of Constantinople

The Siege and Fall of Constantinople
Author: Felidio F Canuti
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781019626306
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This book provides a comprehensive account of the fall of Constantinople in 1453, a defining moment in history. It describes the events leading up to the siege and the tactics used by the Byzantine and Ottoman forces. Felidio F. Canuti's work is a must-read for anyone interested in the political and military history of the Byzantine Empire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Constantinople, 1453

Constantinople, 1453
Author: David Nicolle
Publisher: Greenwood
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN:
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This title details the epic four-month siege of the city of Constantinople, last vestige of the once mighty Roman and Byzantine Empires. Mehmet 'The Conqueror' led an army of 80,000 men with a massive siege train against the city. Defending were a mere 10,000 men under the Emperor Constantine XI. The Turkish artillery battered the ancient city walls mercilessly, levelling a large section. A gallant defence held off the massive Turkish assault for several hours. Refusing appeals to flee, Constantine returned to the breaches and fought until overwhelmed and killed. Thus died the last Emperor of the Byzantines and with him his once glorious empire. David Nicolle examines one of the most famous military encounters in history, which marked the final demise of the Roman/Byzantine Empire.