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
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 20.06.2013
• EAN: 9781847492661
• ISBN: 978-1-84749-266-1
• Pagine: 352
• Dimensioni: 132 mm x 200 mm x 23 mm
• Serie: Alma Classics; Alma Classics
• Categorie: Narrativa > Romanzi; Viaggi > Reportage di viaggio, racconti di viaggio > Europa; TRAVEL / Middle East / Turkey, TRAVEL / Europe / France, Italian literature; Istanbul; Constantinople; Journey