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Constantinople
Edmondo de Amicis
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Description for Constantinople
Paperback. 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. Translator(s): Parkin, Stephen. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DVT; 3JH; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 21. Weight in Grams: 262.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Alma Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Richmond, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847492661
SKU
V9781847492661
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About Edmondo de Amicis
The poet, novelist and travel writer Edmondo de Amicis (1846–1908) began his career as a soldier, before switching to journalism. He is now best remembered for his collection of children’s stories Heart of a Boy.
Reviews for Constantinople
De Amicis's account of this great, even "monstrous", city is wonderfully eloquent: as restless and busy as Constantinople itself, teeming with the sights, sounds and smells of one of the greatest and most diverse cities on Earth.
The Guardian
A long work like de Amicis' is more than an average guide: it is a cinematographic view of late ... Read more
The Guardian
A long work like de Amicis' is more than an average guide: it is a cinematographic view of late ... Read more