The Fall of Constantinople Episode 6 "Gunpowder and Cannons"

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The Fall of Constantinople Episode 7 "The Heroes of Constantinople"

As the Turkish army approached Constantinople in 1453, the Byzantine defenders were joined by a handful of Genoese, Venetians and other adventurers prepared to join the fight to save the great Christian city.Please take a look at my website nickholmesauthor.com where you can down ...  Show more

 . 20min 27sec
The Fall of Constantinople Episode 8 "The Siege Begins"

With over 100,000 Turkish soldiers facing them, the 7,000 or so defenders of Constantinople awaited the first attack. All they could do was to hope and pray for a miracle.Please take a look at my website nickholmesauthor.com where you can download a free copy of The Byzantine Wor ...  Show more

 . 21min 27sec

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