1453: The Fall of Constantinople (Epic Battles of History)

In 1453, Ottoman forces captured Constantinople after a prolonged siege, bringing an end to the Byzantine Empire and reshaping the balance of power in the eastern Mediterranean.

1453: The Fall of Constantinople presents a clear and accessible account of this event, explaining how the siege developed, why the city was so important, and how its capture affected the political and military landscape of Europe and the Near East.

The book places the fall of the city within its wider historical sett...