title: The Fall of Constantinople: The Ottoman conquest of Byzantium (General Military)
author:  David Nicolle 
description: "This very attractive book provides a good introduction to the Byzantine Empire, its army, and the defenses of Constantinople, along with a relatively brief description of the siege of 1453, where the Sultan's use of massive cannon may well have been the key factor in the fall of the city. Anyone with an interest in this period who does not already own this Osprey volume will appreciate this bargain." -Bolling Smith, <i>The Coast Defense Journal</i> (August 2007)<br /><br />"...readers will not be disappointed by the books comprehensive text." -<i>The Traveler</i><br /><br />"<i>The Fall of Constantinople </i>is a pick for any collection strong in early history, particularly of the Roman Empire era. It follows the fall of the Roman Empire in general and Byzantium's eight-century struggle for survival... It's a powerful survey not to be missed." -<i>The Midwest Book Review<br /><br /></i>"<i>The Fall of Constantinople </i>is a lavishly illustrated work complete with full color artwork, photographs of ancient sites and artifacts, and detailed maps and diagrams. It provides and absorbing chronicle of the ultimate destruction of the greatest empire in Western history. Three renowned chroniclers of the medieval world narrate the celebrated siege of Constantinople which marked the final collapse of the Roman Empire. Each brings his unique expertise to this scholarly work." -<i>sirreadalot.org</i>
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  The Fall of Constantinople
  
  A Captivating Guide to the Conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks
  that Marked the end of the Byzantine Empire
  
    
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