Topic 2 – Session 5 – Big Civilization
In 1456, the Byzantines in Constantinople could look back on a thousand years of success. Massive walls built up over centuries held back assaults by land. Local naval superiority held back assaults by sea. Then the Turks brought up cannon and a new age of history began.
Outline
Course Big Civilization
Session 5 Turks Versus West
Other Topics for This Session
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Further Information
From History Moments Library
| YEAR | TITLE | AUTHOR(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1354 | The Turks Establish Foothold in Europe |
Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall |
| 1453 | Ottomans Conquer Constantinople | George Finlay |
| YEAR | TITLE | AUTHOR(s) |
From Elsewhere
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Decline of the Byzantine Empire Byzantine–Ottoman Wars Fall of Constantinople
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