Constantinople 1453,
The End of Byzantium by David Nicolle
This title details the epic four month siege of the city of
Constantinople, last vestige of the once mighty Roman and Byzantine
Empires. Mehmet 'The Conqueror' led an army of 80,000 men with a massive
siege train against the city. Defending were a mere 10,000 men under the
Emperor Constantine XI. The Turkish artillery battered the ancient city
walls mercilessly, levelling a large section. A gallant defence held off
the massive Turkish assault for several hours. Refusing appeals to flea,
Constantine returned to the breaches and fought until overwhelmed and
killed. Thus died the last Emperor of the Byzantines, and with him his
once glorious empire.
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