Istanbul: The Imperial City

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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.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 1998
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140244611
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140244618
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 1.26 x 7.8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #667,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #28 in Istanbul Travel Guides #79 in General Turkey Travel Guides #212 in Turkey History (Books)
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Customers find the book provides a good summary of Istanbul’s history and serves as a great introduction to the city. They appreciate its readability and informative content, with one customer noting how it helps understand monuments better.