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Simon Mayall, "The House of War: The Struggle Between Christendom and the Caliphate" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

New Books in Islamic Studies

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The Fall of Constantinople: A Pivotal Moment in History

This chapter explores the pivotal fall of Constantinople in 1453, signaling the end for both Christianity and the Byzantine Empire. It highlights the key events, figures, and the broader implications of this historic siege, alongside the conflicts between Christendom and the Islamic world.

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