Van Millingen, Alexander 1840-1915 creator text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Byzantine Constantinople: The Walls of the City and Adjoining Historical Sites" by Alexander Van Millingen is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work meticulously explores the historical and archaeological significance of the walls of Constantinople and the city’s surrounding monuments, aiming to enhance understanding of the Byzantine Empire’s capital. The author engages in identifying key historical sites, contributing to the broader interest in the Byzantine world. The opening of the book invites readers to explore the geographical and physical characteristics of Constantinople, emphasizing its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Van Millingen illustrates the city's formation through descriptions of its hills and valleys, outlining how geography shaped its historical importance. The initial chapters promise a detailed examination of the city's fortifications and layout, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of its historical evolution and significance throughout the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-02-21 Produced by Turgut Dincer, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Original publication data not identified Istanbul (Turkey) Istanbul (Turkey) -- Antiquities DR Original publication data not identified 02007428 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61475 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61475 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134422.0 61475