<p>A first-hand description of Constantinople (Istanbul) by this French humanist and diplomat c. 1550, during the age of Sleiyman the Magnificent. Gilles discusses the city's rich history and describes the hills, palaces, temples and churches, the markets, cisterns, columns, baths and other ancient monuments of this great capital. </p>
<p>Illustrated, new introduction, bibliography, index, glossary, and five new maps. Based on John Ball's 1729 translation from Latin. Second edition, third printing.</p>

The Antiquities of Constantinople

Pierre Gilles

John Ball

Arts & Photography

Italica Pr

A first-hand description of Constantinople (Istanbul) by this French humanist and diplomat c. 1550, during the age of Sleiyman the Magnificent. Gilles discusses the city's rich history and describes the hills, palaces, temples and churches, the markets, cisterns, columns, baths and other ancient monuments of this great capital. Illustrated, new introduction, bibliography, index, glossary, and five new maps. Based on John Ball's 1729 translation from Latin. Second edition, third printing.

The antiquities of Constantinople

Italica Press

Pierre et gilles : arrache mon coeur (Pierre & Gilles: Tear off My Heart)

Photography & Video

Galerie de Noirmont

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