A big book for a big subject, with things like the Varangian Guard, or the Battle of Manzikert, or the displacement of the Greek population after the First World War, dealt with in a few pages or even a few sentences when they warrant massive books in themselves. Very ambitious and a great overview of a city with three names. Another holiday read, often first thing in the morning while it was cool and I could sit on the verandah drinking coffee while the others snoozed (except William, who was off playing football as soon as the sun came up).
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