Siege of Constantinople from "summary" of Constantinople by Philip Mansel
The Siege of Constantinople in 1453 was one of the most pivotal moments in the history of the city. The Ottoman Empire, under the leadership of Sultan Mehmed II, laid siege to the city for fifty-three days. The Byzantine Empire, weakened by internal strife and external pressures, was ill-equipped to defend itself against the Ottoman onslaught. The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of Ottoman dominance in the region. The siege of Constantinople was a brutal and bloody affair. The Ottomans bombarded the city with cannons, destroying large sections of the walls and causing widespread panic among the defenders. The Byzantines, led by Emperor Constantine XI, fought valiantly to repel the invaders, but they were ultimately overwhelm...
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