02483cam a22003493u 4500 46353 UtSlPG 20260610134050.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DR Baker, B. Granville (Bernard Granville), 1870-1957 The Walls of Constantinople Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-07-21 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Walls of Constantinople" by Captain B. Granville Baker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the rich and tumultuous history of Constantinople, examining how its iconic walls symbolized both protection and cultural evolution over the centuries. The narrative intertwines themes of romance, conquest, and the city’s dual identity as both a bastion of Christian Rome and a focal point of Islamic culture, presenting a comprehensive portrait of this storied city. The opening of the text introduces Byzas, a seafarer guided by an oracle to establish a city opposite the "City of the Blind," which is ultimately recognized as Byzantium. This section sets the stage for a chronicle of the city's growth and the significant events surrounding its formidable walls. It reflects on the architecture's symbolic importance in protecting not just the physical structure of the city, but also the cultural and social life behind the robust fortifications. Baker hints at the vivid tapestry of characters and events that shaped Constantinople, suggesting an engaging journey through history as the narrative unfolds across various chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel Istanbul (Turkey) -- History City walls -- Turkey -- Istanbul -- History Istanbul (Turkey) -- Antiquities, Byzantine Turkey -- Antiquities, Byzantine https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46353 87192 87192