This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Constantinople and the Scenery of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor
Series One and Series Two in one Volume
Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Distributed Proofreading
team at DP-test Italia, from page images generously provided
by the Internet Archive and by Hathi Trust.
Summary: "Constantinople and the Scenery of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor" by R. Walsh is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the rich history of Constantinople, alongside vivid descriptions of its associated landmarks, particularly focusing on the seven churches of Asia Minor. The book presents not only an exploration of the city's architectural beauty and cultural significance but also an examination of its changes through time, especially against the backdrop of the clash between Eastern and Western influences. At the start of the text, the author contrasts the enduring nature of Asiatic Turkey with the ongoing transformation seen in European Turkey, particularly in bustling Constantinople. The narrative begins with an observation of the city's evolution, detailing its modernization and the loss of its traditional features. Walsh emphasizes the importance of capturing these fleeting historical moments for posterity, arguing that the present changes warrant precise records through illustrations and descriptions. The opening sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the city’s past, customs, and its unique identity amid the sweep of dramatic historical transformations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Walsh, R. (Robert), 1772-1852
Illustrator: Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872
EBook No.: 49691
Published: Aug 12, 2015
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- History
Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- Pictorial works
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Constantinople and the Scenery of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor
Series One and Series Two in one Volume
Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Distributed Proofreading
team at DP-test Italia, from page images generously provided
by the Internet Archive and by Hathi Trust.
Summary: "Constantinople and the Scenery of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor" by R. Walsh is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the rich history of Constantinople, alongside vivid descriptions of its associated landmarks, particularly focusing on the seven churches of Asia Minor. The book presents not only an exploration of the city's architectural beauty and cultural significance but also an examination of its changes through time, especially against the backdrop of the clash between Eastern and Western influences. At the start of the text, the author contrasts the enduring nature of Asiatic Turkey with the ongoing transformation seen in European Turkey, particularly in bustling Constantinople. The narrative begins with an observation of the city's evolution, detailing its modernization and the loss of its traditional features. Walsh emphasizes the importance of capturing these fleeting historical moments for posterity, arguing that the present changes warrant precise records through illustrations and descriptions. The opening sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the city’s past, customs, and its unique identity amid the sweep of dramatic historical transformations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Walsh, R. (Robert), 1772-1852
Illustrator: Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872
EBook No.: 49691
Published: Aug 12, 2015
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- History
Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- Pictorial works
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.