02567cam a22003493u 4500 41391 UtSlPG 20260610133939.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01027184 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DR Hutton, William Holden, 1860-1930 Constantinople: The Story of the Old Capital of the Empire Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Mediæval town series Release date is 2012-11-17 Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Constantinople: The Story of the Old Capital of the Empire" by William Holden Hutton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the rich and complex history of Constantinople, from its foundation as Byzantium through its transformation into the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire under Constantine the Great. It delves into the city's geographical significance, its architectural marvels, and its pivotal role in the history of Christianity and the Byzantine Empire. The opening of the book sets the tone for Hutton's exploration, evoking the awe inspired by Constantinople's stunning landscape and historical importance. Hutton expresses his adoration for the city, referring to it as the “home of the Cæsars of the East.” He notes the beauty of its strategic location, nestled between Asia and Europe, with a flourishing harbor that has historically been a nexus for trade and culture. The author outlines the early history of the site, from its founding by the Greeks to its eventual establishment as the Roman Empire’s new seat of power by Constantine. Through vivid descriptions and references to classical authors, Hutton aims to provide readers with an understanding of both the magnificence of Constantinople and its significance throughout centuries of tumultuous change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Istanbul (Turkey) Cooper, Sydney, 1862-1942 Mediæval town series https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41391 82230 82230