Istanbul
The Imperial City
Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · July 1, 1998
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- Who it’s for
- Follow Istanbul’s changing identities through daily life, courtly ceremony, and a guide to its landmarks.
- Themes
- Istanbul's history across eras, Daily life and court intrigue, Monuments and museums
- Genres
- Turkey & the Ottoman Era, Travel in Turkey, Islamic History
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Istanbul's history is a catalogue of change, not least of name, yet it has managed to retain its own unique identity. John Freely captures the flavour of daily life as well as court ceremonial and intrigue. The book also includes a comprehensive gazetteer of all major monuments and museums. An in-depth study of this legendary city through its many different ages from its earliest foundation to the present day - the perfect traveller's companion and guide.
A City in Layers
Follow Istanbul’s changing identities through daily life, courtly ceremony, and a guide to its landmarks.
Come here for
- A city history that keeps daily life alongside imperial ceremony.
- Monuments and museums gathered in a comprehensive gazetteer.
Expect
- A layered account spanning Istanbul’s earliest foundation to the present.
- History with practical bearings for exploring the city.
Where it sits
| Travel in Turkey | 68% |
|---|---|
| Turkey & the Ottoman Era | 68% |
| Islamic History | 20% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Turkey & the Ottoman Era
- How Cultures Work
- Travel in Turkey
- Authors
- John Freely
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- July 1, 1998
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Istanbul's history across eras · Daily life and court intrigue · Monuments and museums
- Reading lane
- Turkey & the Ottoman Era