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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 212 pages. DJ slightly worn One of the world's most beautiful and romantic waterways, the Bosporus flows through the center of Istanbul, separating European and Asian Turkey. For centur ies the city has been a meeting point of Western and Eastern cultures, and their eclectic and dynamic mix is supremely evident in the houses and palaces built a long the waterfront by generations of Ottoman families.In this sumptuousl y illustrated volume, author Chris Hellier traces both the architectural and soc ial history of these stunning residences, beginning in the mid-15th century, whe n Byzantine rule was brought to an end and Constantinople was established as the new capital of the growing Ottoman Empire. Soon thereafter Sultan Mehmet began building the Topkapi Serai as a symbol of his enhanced power, and this fabled pa lace, much altered and expanded, still dominates the skyline. Significant develo pment, however, commenced in the 18th century, during a prosperous and lighthear ted era known as the Tulip Period, when members of the ruling elite constructed wooden mansions, or yalis. Their architecture is unique to Istanbul, and their b eautiful red, yellow, pink, or green facades are still reflected in the waters o f the Bosporus.During the 19th century, Ottoman architectural conventions were adapted to ideas imported from Europe, and Istanbul took on a more cosmopo litan appearance. A Turkish baroque style, often embellished with rococo decorat ions, is evident in many of the palaces of this period. Some 19th century sultan s had a penchant for classical statements of imperial power, and their architect s introduced styles based on Greco-Roman aesthetics. Other foreign influences we re also felt and interpreted, with surprising results such as an art nouveau Egy.…

Green Cloth. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine Dustjacket. 1st Edition. 228 Pp.Black Cloth. Third Printing Indicated. Book With Touch Of Rubbing At Edges, Dust Jacket With Point Of Rubbing At Upper Front Tip And A 1/8" Closed Tear At Bottom Of Rear Panel. Gift Inscription To David Copley. Color Photographs Throughout (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Fine. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. Original publisher's black cloth, lettered gilt at the spine. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. This book is very heavy, and delivery costs may be a consideration especially outside Britain. ISBN: 1850432333 Pages: 212 Fine in fine dust jacket. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st edition 2nd Impression228 pages cery large hardback book fine Jacket slightly torm top of spine.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition (first printing). 4to. 228pp. Black cloth lettered in gold at the spine. Lavishly illustrated throughout with hundred of colour photographs. In fine state with virtually fine dust wrapper, just fractionally chafed at spine ends. "This book documents and illustrates both the architectural and social backgrounds of [the Bosphorus'] stunning houses and palaces, providing a sound wide-ranging history, and drawing on evocative quotations from travellers to Istanbul over the centuries" - blurb.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Wie neu. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Wie neu. 1. Auflage. Meisterwerke der Architektur in Istanbul. Großformatiger, schöner Bildband, 227 Seiten.

Zustand: leido. Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condición: Bien. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Bien. 227pp Con fotografías a color, buen estado.

hardcover. Zustand: Gut. 228 Seiten Guter Zustand mit Gebrauchsspuren H2 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 1700.

4°. 225 S. m. zahlr. Abb. Oln. Schutzumschlag etwas fleckig u. geknickt. Vorderdeckel etwas aufgebogen. Ecken bestoßen. Buchblock etwas verzogen. Mängelstemepel a. Schnitt.

Droemer Knaur, München, 1994. 228 S. mit einem Frontispiz und zahlreichen, teils ganzseitigen Abbildungen, Pappband mit Schutzumschlag, quart, (am oberen Rand teils mit leichten Feuchtigkeitsspuren)---- sonst gutes Exemplar / Aus dem Englischen übersetzt von Dr. Siegfried Schmitz - 1675 Gramm.

1996, Ed. Cartago, Londres. Folio, 228 pág. Muy buen estado de conservación, con sobrecubierta original. 248 ARQUITECTURA TURQUÍA 13193.

Zustand: gut. 1994. Villen und Paläste am Bosperus: Meisterwerke der Architektur in Istanbul In deutscher Sprache. pages.

London 1994, 228 pp., nice photos, dust jacket 9781850432333 (code C-49).