William Tyler
- Mar 9, 2021
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Synopsis for JW3 afternoon class on Thurs 11th March

Another Empire Falls

City of two faces: Orientalism and medieval brutality
A city living in fear of the Greeks
Chios and Chaos
City of many faces: Revolt, Reform, and Romance
The Russian Bear looms over the city
Relations with The West post Crimean war
Long decline to 1914 and war on the losing side
A last military flourish at Gallipoli
The end comes with peace - to be continued next week at our final meeting.

A further reference: Istanbul by Bettany Hughes

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