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100 1 _aHorn, W. O. von,
_d1798-1867
245 1 0 _aKonstantinopelin valloitus :
_bKertomus Turkin vallan perustamisajoilta kansalle ja nuorisolle
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIstanbul (Turkey) -- History -- Siege, 1453 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57282
999 _c98113
_d98113