ISBN10: 0521894093, ISBN13: 9780521894098, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Softcover Paperback, xiii + 148 pages, NOT ex-library. Moderate internal creasing, unmarked text, faint gentle storage marks on outer page edges. Scuffed cover edges. Firm secure binding. Book is free of stamps and inscriptions. --- Constantine XI Palaiologos was the last Christian Emperor of Constantinople and Byzantium. In 1453, when Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks, he was last seen fighting at the city walls, but the actual circumstances of his death have remained surrounded in myth. In the years that followed it was said that he was not dead but sleeping - the 'immortal emperor' turned to marble, who would one day be awakened by an angel and drive the Turks out of his city and empire. Donald Nicol's book tells the gripping story of Constantine's life and death, and ends with an intriguing account of claims by reputed descendants of his family - some remarkably recent - to be heirs to the Byzantine throne. --- Contents: Preface; List of Abbreviations; Genealogical Table; 1. The Dwindling Empire; 2. Constantine: Despot at Mistra; 3. Constantine: Emperor at Constantinople; 4. The Fall of Constantinople; 5. The Death of Constantine; 6. The Immortal Emperor; 7. The Dying Embers; Bibliography; Index
[Inagh, CLARE, Ireland] [Publication Year: 2002]

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, Date: 2002. Soft cover. Very Good. First paperback edition of Nicol's biography of Constantine Paleologus, last Roman/Byzantine emperor, who met his end fighting during the fall of the City in 1453. A significant portion of the book is given over to the circumstances of Constantine's death and the mythology that sprung up instantly around him. Some very light shelfwear, else crisp and clean. Very Good/near fine. 2002. Cambridge University Press ISBN 0521894093 9780521894098 [GB]

Cambridge University Press, Date: 2002-05-09. Paperback. Good. 2002. Cambridge University Press ISBN 0521894093 9780521894098 [US]

ISBN10: 0521894093, ISBN13: 9780521894098, [publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr] Softcover 176 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]

Cambridge University Press, Date: 2002-05-09. Paperback. Used:Good. 2002. Cambridge University Press ISBN 0521894093 9780521894098 [US]

Cambridge Univ Pr, Date: 2002. Paperback. New. 176 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.50 inches. 2002. Cambridge Univ Pr ISBN 0521894093 9780521894098 [GB]

Paperback / softback. New. Donald Nicol tells the gripping story of the life and death of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Christian Emperor of Constantinople and Byzantium. The book ends with an intriguing account of claims by reputed descendants of his family - some remarkably recent - to be heirs to the Byzantine throne. ISBN 0521894093 9780521894098 [GB]

Cambridge Univ Pr 2002 Revised ed. Softcover New 176 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.50 inches.