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Istanbul: The Imperial City

The city of Istanbul, formerly Byzantium and then Constantinople, has had a long and fascinating history. This book tells its story, giving a flavour of its daily life as well as its politics and scandals. The last section of the book contains extensive notes on the monuments and museums of contemporary Istanbul.

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