{"product_id":"9781847492661","title":"Constantinople","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkable nineteenth-century account of Istanbul – which begins with a dazzling description of the city gradually appearing through the fog as the author’s ship approaches the harbour – Constantinople expertly combines personal anecdote, breathtaking visual observation and entertaining historical information. An invaluable record of the metropolis as it used to be – a fascinating crossroads between Eastern and Western civilization and one of the most cosmopolitan cities of its time – as well as a vivid example of a European tourist’s reaction to it – part delight, part incomprehension – this book will provide an enriching read for lovers of history or those planning to visit Istanbul themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alma Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47052714967280,"sku":"9781847492661","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781847492661_p0.jpg?v=1763747578","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781847492661","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}