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Constantinople 1453-1924
In his history ‘Constantinople – City of the World’s Desire, 1453-1924’, Philip Mansel charts the interaction between the vibrant, cosmopolitan capital and its ruling family. Mansel’s portrait captures the intriguing colour of Constantinople which, for almost five centuries, was the playground of a dramatic and oftentimes depraved dynasty, and a city whose racial and cultural diversity made it a prime example of both cruelty and tolerance.