Constantinople

Zusatztext I had De Amicis's text ready when I came to Istanbul. For he had seen what I cannot see today. Informationen zum Autor Edmondo de Amicis Klappentext 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 of history or those planning to visit Istanbul themselves. Zusammenfassung 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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Edmondo de Amicis, Edmondo De Amicis
• Con la collaborazione di: Stephen Parkin (Traduzione)
• Editore: Alma Books
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 20.06.2013
• Categoria: Narrativa > Romanzi; Viaggi > Reportage di viaggio, racconti di viaggio > Europa
• EAN: 9781847492661
• ISBN: 978-1-84749-266-1
• Numero di pagine: 352
• Dimensioni (della confezione): 13.2 x 20 x 2.3 cm
• Serie: Alma Classics; Alma Classics
• Categorie: TRAVEL / Middle East / Turkey; TRAVEL / Europe / France; Italian literature; Istanbul; Constantinople; Journey