Constantinople (2 volume set)

Grosvenor, Edwin A.

Roberts Brothers, 1895

2 volume set. 4to. Hardcover. Publisher's green cloth. TEG. Good binding and cover. Library stamps. Shelfwear. Marginal spotting. The book is organized chronologically, by political history, and then by theme; a great deal of space is devoted to archaeological history, art history, and architecture. Also discusses the physical nature of the city: how the art, the growth of the streets, and the politics all affected the city's appearance today. The history, mythology, art, and decor of significant mosques in the city are included.