The Walls of Constantinople

"The Walls of Constantinople" by Captain B. Granville Baker is a historical exploration of a legendary city, revealing how its towering walls played a central role in its dramatic story. The text begins with the founding of Byzantium, guided by a prophecy, and then moves through centuries of transformation, highlighting the walls' function as guardians of culture and society, and the city's dual role as a Christian and Islamic center. The story promises to reveal the sieges, romances, and power struggles that shaped Constantinople.