The Destruction of the Greek Empire and the Story of the Capture of Constantinople by the Turks

The book titled ""The Destruction of the Greek Empire and the Story of the Capture of Constantinople by the Turks"" by Edwin Pears is a historical account of the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks in 1453. The book covers the events leading up to the siege of Constantinople, including the political and religious tensions between the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire. The author describes in detail the military strategies and tactics used by both sides during the siege and the final moments of the battle, including the breach of the city walls and the subsequent massacre and pillage of the city by the victorious Ottoman army. In addition to the military aspects of the conquest, Pears also explores the cultural and social impact of the capture of Constantinople, including the fate of the city's inhabitants, the destruction of its art and architecture, and the impact on the wider Christian world. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most significant events in European and Middle Eastern history, shedding light on the political, military, and cultural factors that led to the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Ottoman Empire.1908. With maps and illustrations. Pears writes: My object in writing this book is to give an account of the capture of Constantinople and the destruction of the Greek empire. In order to make the story intelligible and to explain its significance I have given a summary of the history of the empire between the Latin conquest in 1204 and the capture of the city in 1453, and have traced the progress during the same period of the race which succeeded in destroying the empire and in replacing the Greeks as possessors of New Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.