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100 1 _aAllom, Thomas,
_d1804-1872
245 1 0 _aConstantinople and the Scenery of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor :
_bSeries One and Series Two in one Volume
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-08-12
508 _aProduced by Turgut Dincer and the Distributed Proofreading team at DP-test Italia, from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive and by Hathi Trust.
520 _a"Constantinople and the Scenery of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor" by R. Walsh is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the rich history of Constantinople, alongside vivid descriptions of its associated landmarks, particularly focusing on the seven churches of Asia Minor. The book presents not only an exploration of the city's architectural beauty and cultural significance but also an examination of its changes through time, especially against the backdrop of the clash between Eastern and Western influences. At the start of the text, the author contrasts the enduring nature of Asiatic Turkey with the ongoing transformation seen in European Turkey, particularly in bustling Constantinople. The narrative begins with an observation of the city's evolution, detailing its modernization and the loss of its traditional features. Walsh emphasizes the importance of capturing these fleeting historical moments for posterity, arguing that the present changes warrant precise records through illustrations and descriptions. The opening sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the city’s past, customs, and its unique identity amid the sweep of dramatic historical transformations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIstanbul (Turkey) -- History
653 _aIstanbul (Turkey) -- Pictorial works
700 1 _aWalsh, R.
_q(Robert),
_d1772-1852
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49691
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