Over the course of over 800 pages, the British historian and broadcaster Bettany Hughes paints a dazzling picture of the history of Istanbul. Using vibrant and vivid language, she describes wars and battles, eunuchs and harems, but says little about everyday life in Istanbul or how the city grew and evolved. Ulrich von Schwerin read the book
A Slave Between Empires: A Transimperial History of North Africa : Decolonising Maghreb history en.qantara.de - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from en.qantara.de Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.