{"product_id":"9781623710187","title":"Istanbul: A Cultural History","description":"Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul: these are only three names that have been given to the city that straddles two continents, was the capital of two multinational empires and is today a vibrant commercial and artistic city, the largest in Turkey and, after Moscow, the largest in Europe. With its location as a port, Istanbul has always absorbed ideas, people and styles from north, south, east and west. Its multiculturalism is a microcosm of the world’s.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeither standard guide nor conventional history, this is rather a celebration of an extraordinary city, reviewing its imperial histories and exploring some of its lesser known corners.","brand":"Interlink Publishing Group, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47130781450480,"sku":"9781623710187","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781623710187_p0.jpg?v=1763867169","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781623710187","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}