Book
Istanbul
The Imperial City
John Freely
Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · July 1, 1998
Reading lane: Travel in Turkey
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
A City in Layers
Follow Istanbul’s changing identities through daily life, courtly ceremony, and a guide to its landmarks.
Come here for
- A city history that keeps daily life alongside imperial ceremony.
- Monuments and museums gathered in a comprehensive gazetteer.
Expect
- A layered account spanning Istanbul’s earliest foundation to the present.
- History with practical bearings for exploring the city.
Book Details
- Authors
- John Freely
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- July 1, 1998
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Travel in Turkey · History of Syria
- Reading lane
- Travel in Turkey
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Publisher Categories
Turkey & the Ottoman Era
How Cultures Work
Travel in Turkey
About This Book
Istanbul's history is a catalogue of change, not least of name, yet it has managed to retain its own unique identity. John Freely captures the flavour of daily life as well as court ceremonial and intrigue. The book also includes a comprehensive gazetteer of all major monuments and museums. An in-depth study of this legendary city through its many different ages from its earliest foundation to the present day - the perfect traveller's companion and guide.
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