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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.

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Origins of the campaign; opposing commanders; opposing armies; opposing plans; the campaign and battle; aftermath; the battlefield today.

Constantinople 1453: The end of Byzantium

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    A Paperback / softback by Dr David Nicolle, Christa Hook

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: 25/11/2000
      ISBN13: 9781841760919, 978-1841760919
      ISBN10: 1841760919

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Table of Contents
      Origins of the campaign; opposing commanders; opposing armies; opposing plans; the campaign and battle; aftermath; the battlefield today.

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