Universal History 7 - Constantinople

A historical account of the city of Constantinople, beginning with its founding as Byzantium in 657 BCE and ending with its conquest by the Ottomans in 1453. The text traces the city’s growth and development under various empires, including the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and the Latin Empire, focusing on the city’s strategic importance and its political, social, and cultural landscape. The sources highlight key events, including its capture by Persia, its role as a vital trading center, its development as a Christian center, and its struggles against various invaders, including the Huns, Persians, Arabs, and Bulgarians.