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_aHorn, W. O. von, _d1798-1867 |
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_aKonstantinopelin valloitus : _bKertomus Turkin vallan perustamisajoilta kansalle ja nuorisolle |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2018-06-06 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen | ||
| 520 | _a"Konstantinopelin valloitus" by W. O. von Horn is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the events surrounding the Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1452, primarily through the eyes of an Armenian merchant named Tommaso, who operates undercover as a spy for Sultan Muhammed II. This tale delves into themes of betrayal, ambition, and the complexities of political maneuvering in a tumultuous historical period. The opening of the book introduces the character of Tommaso, an ostensibly aged Armenian who walks the streets of Adrianople with a keen eye and an ulterior motive. As he interacts with a diverse array of people, from Turkish soldiers to Greek merchants, his keen observations reveal an underlying resentment towards the Greeks, fueled by personal tragedy linked to his father. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the socio-political landscape of the time, setting the stage for Tommaso's dual life as a merchant by day and a scheming spy by night, determined to exact revenge against those who wronged him while serving the interests of the Ottoman Empire. The tensions evident among the characters foreshadow the impending conflict, drawing readers into a world where loyalty is fragile and the stakes are deadly high. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aIstanbul (Turkey) -- History -- Siege, 1453 -- Fiction | ||
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