1453
The Holy War for Constantinople and the Clash of Islam and the West
by:
Roger Crowley
in:
European History
Summary:
The book narrates the dramatic siege and fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks, led by Sultan Mehmed II, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire. It explores the intense military conflict, cultural clashes, and the profound consequences for the balance of power between the Islamic world and Christendom.
Key points:
1. The book details the 1453 fall of Constantinople, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire and the start of the Ottoman Empire.
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