"This book examines how the museum concept has expanded beyond the boundaries of a single building into the historic city itself through the process of musealization. By discussing the Sultanahmet district on Istanbul's historic peninsula, the author provides insight into this i…
"This book examines how the museum concept has expanded beyond the boundaries of a single building into the historic city itself through the process of musealization. By discussing the Sultanahmet district on Istanbul's historic peninsula, the author provides insight into this i…
'Anatolia' is a beautifully illustrated exploration of classic Turkish cuisine and culture, adapted for modern life. Turkish-born chef Somer Sivrioglu and co-author David Dale re-imagine the traditions of Turkish cooking, presenting recipes ranging from the grand banquets of the…
The Byzantine monuments of Istanbul are described here in chronological order and in the context of their times, through the political, religious, social, economic, intellectual and artistic developments in the dynasties that came to power during the turbulent Byzantine age.
"Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine Empire from 330 until 1453 and was renowned for the beauty and grandeur of its churches and palaces. The extant Byzantine monuments of Istanbul include more than 20 churches, most notably Haghia Sophia, as well as the remains of t…
The great crossroads, Istanbul has absorbed several millennia of different influences; it is both modern and ancient, fluid and constant.
