The Fall of the city to the Ottoman Turks 1453
1 Introduction and Setting the Scene
2 The poor state of Constantinople in first half of 15th century
3 The noose tightens
4 The attack begins
5 The final day
6 Aftermath and after
Book References
The Ottomans Andrew Wheatcroft
The Ottomans David Nicolle
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