Constantinople av Edmondo De Amicis

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A remarkable nineteenth-century account of Istanbul ¿ which begins with a dazzling description of the city gradually appearing through the fog as the author¿s ship approaches the harbour ¿ Constantinople expertly combines personal anecdote, breathtaking visual observation and entertaining historical information. An invaluable record of the metropolis as it used to be ¿ a fascinating crossroads between Eastern and Western civilization and one of the most cosmopolitan cities of its time ¿ as well as a vivid example of a European tourist¿s reaction to it ¿ part delight, part incomprehension ¿ this book will provide an enriching read for lovers of history or those planning to visit Istanbul themselves.