全部 标题 作者
关键词 摘要

OALib Journal期刊
ISSN: 2333-9721
费用:99美元

查看量下载量

相关文章

更多...
-  2019 

A History Dedicated to Mehmed II? Kritoboulos of Imbros and the Enshrining of a Superior's Memory after the Conquest of Constantinople in 1453

DOI: 10.32728/flux.2019.1.4

Keywords: Kritoboulos of Imbros, fall of Constantinople, Mehmed the Conqueror, letter of dedication

Full-Text   Cite this paper   Add to My Lib

Abstract:

Sa?etak This article examines the perception and productive acquisition of historical realities thereby questioning the imperative applicability of terms like "victory" or "defeat". This complex matter will be exemplified by an extremely controversial source: the ξυγγραΦ? ?στο?ων, the History of Kritoboulos of Imbros, an author who is notorious for being a biased admirer of Mehmed II. It will be argued that his work is not a mere product of Ottoman panegyric but a productive and innovative attempt to come to terms with the historical events on a broader scope. In this respect, it offers both an alternative explanatory approach and an innovative counter concept to Christian eschatology contributing to the literary discourse on the perception, interpretation and evaluation of the outcome of events. Hence, focal passages of Kritoboulos’ History such as the introductory letter of dedication and the general assault on Constantinople are analyzed

Full-Text

Contact Us

service@oalib.com

QQ:3279437679

WhatsApp +8615387084133