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Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities

Name: Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities
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Book Synopsis: Istanbul has always been a place where stories and histories collide and crackle, where the idea is as potent as the historical fact. From the Qu'ran to Shakespeare, this city with three names - Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - resonates as an idea and a place, and overspills its boundaries - real and imagined. Standing as the gateway between the East and West, it has served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman Empires. For much of its history it was known simply as The City, but, as Bettany Hughes reveals, Istanbul is not just a city, but a story. In this epic new biography, Hughes takes us on a dazzling historical journey through the many incarnations of one of the world's greatest cities. As the longest-lived political entity in Europe, over the last 6,000 years Istanbul has absorbed a mosaic of micro-cities and cultures all gathering around the core. At the latest count archaeologists have measured forty-two human habitation layers. Phoenicians, Genoese, Venetians, Jews, Vikings, Azeris all called a patch of this earth their home. Based on meticulous research and new archaeological evidence, this captivating portrait of the momentous life of Istanbul is visceral, immediate and scholarly narrative history at its finest.

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Immerse yourself in the rich history and captivating tales of Istanbul with the epic book 'Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities'. From the Qu'ran to Shakespeare, this city with three names - Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - serves as the gateway between East and West, a melting pot of diverse cultures and histories. Discover the profound impact Istanbul has had as a capital of multiple empires over millennia, making it a true crossroads of civilizations. Let Bettany Hughes take you on a dazzling historical journey through the many incarnations of one of the world's greatest cities.

Uncover the layers of history that make up Istanbul, a city known not just for its physical landscapes but for the stories and narratives that have shaped its identity. With meticulous research and new archaeological evidence, 'Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities' offers a visceral and scholarly narrative history that brings the momentous life of Istanbul to life. Explore the mosaic of micro-cities and cultures that have gathered around the core of this ancient metropolis, creating a tapestry of human habitation layers that span over 6,000 years of history.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to delve into the depths of Istanbul's past with this captivating biography that presents the city not just as a geographical location, but as a living, breathing story. Whether you are a history buff, a literature lover, or simply a curious explorer of bygone eras, 'Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities' promises to transport you to a world where the boundaries between fact and fiction, reality and imagination, blur to reveal the true essence of this extraordinary city. Start your journey today!

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