What inspired Steven Runciman to focus so deeply on the political intrigue of Constantinople?
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What inspired Steven Runciman to focus so deeply on the political intrigue of Constantinople?
Did anyone else feel the descriptions of the city’s fall made the event really visceral?
How does this account compare to other histories of the fall — does it challenge or reinforce common narratives?
