Constantinople, painted by Warwick Goble, described by Alexander Van Millingen

"Constantinople," painted by Warwick Goble, described by Alexander Van Millingen, is a book that explores the story of a city that was reborn, focusing on Constantinople, once known as Byzantium. The book paints a picture of how emperors helped Constantinople grow, especially Constantine the Great, who made it the Roman Empire’s shining new capital. With its words and detailed illustrations, this book is a journey through time, showing the city’s growth and the changes in culture that shaped it. It starts with the very beginning, looking at why Constantine chose this place and how it changed the Roman Empire. The book also goes into how the location was perfect for power and how life, government, and even religion transformed during this exciting time.