Synopsis for JW3 afternoon class on Thurs 11th March

Another Empire Falls

1. City of two faces: Orientalism and medieval brutality

2. A city living in fear of the Greeks

3. Chios and Chaos

4. City of many faces: Revolt, Reform, and Romance

5. The Russian Bear looms over the city

6. Relations with The West post Crimean war

7. Long decline to 1914 and war on the losing side

8. A last military flourish at Gallipoli

9. The end comes with peace - to be continued next week at our final meeting.

A further reference: Istanbul by Bettany Hughes