Constantinople of the Ottoman Empire Constantinople was named after its founder: The Roman Emperor Constantine‚ and was also called “the Second Rome” (Haberman‚ 5). Up until 1453‚ Constantinople was in control of the Byzantine Empire which was founded shortly after Constantine founded the city. Constantinople is a city that was placed on the Bosporus‚ which divides Europe and Asia‚ and grants entry into the Black Sea from the Mediterranean (Haberman‚ 5). This allowed Constantinople to flourish
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The Fall of the Earthly Heaven To this day the 29 May 1453 is regarded as a holy day‚ not only in the Orthodox Church‚ but in all of Greece. The fall of Constantinople not only symbolized a collapse of the Roman Empire‚ but of all of Eastern Christendom at least that is what was thought. It was the wealthiest city in the world at the time‚ possessing over one-third of the world’s wealth: and a city of such great magnitude‚ which only city of one-sixth of the worlds population could poses. At it’s
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territorial changes meant that a distinct style gradually resulted in the Greek cross plan in church architecture” (Fletcher). The Byzantine Empire’s architecture were functional works of art that varied from the walls that fortified the city of Constantinople‚ to center of the city‚ the palace‚ to the center of religion‚ Hagia Sophia. Fletcher explained that the architecture was a continuation of Roman Architecture‚ but it was much more‚ it was an advancement of the Roman’s architecture in function
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the eastern part of the empire. With now two capitals competing for resources and attention‚ one had to be neglected over time‚ and since Constantinople was the hub of all commerce from the Far East and the western world‚ Rome lost the prestige it once had. Also Rome. Population also was affected by this move‚ Byzantium (which ultimately became Constantinople) was just a village before Constantine had his "vision" to build another capital there‚ after the administrative workers and artisans and merchants
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The economy of Latin American countries such as Argentina have often focused on only one main product at a time and imported many of the other products needed. Argentina especially followed this economic strategy in the late 1800’s. Latin American countries focus on one product it does well and does not stray from that product. The countries were just following trends and taking advantage of what the market dictates is a worthwhile product. This strategy can fall short of having long-term success
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1/22/07 The Fragile Economy of the 1920’s and 30’s Post WWI and the Roaring Twenties Prior to the roaring twenties the global economy was unstable. World War I had created fragile trading bonds between the U.S. and many countries‚ war reparations needed to be paid by the countries that lost the war‚ countries such as Germany and Great Britain were indebted to the United States‚ and‚ as we know well‚ wars cost money. The economy was weakened and the developments made in the 1920’s didn’t help to
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Wealth and Commerce of Constantinople” was written between 1165 and 1173 C.E. Constantinople was founded by Constantine the Great in 324 C.E. and was the capital city of the Roman Empire. Constantinople is described in the Source from the Past “The Wealth and Commerce of Constantinople” and also in Jonathan Harris’ book Constantinople: Capital of Byzantium. The document‚ “The Wealth and Commerce of Constantinople” is important because it reflects on the growth of Constantinople as a wealthy city that
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During the 1950s‚ after World War II‚ the economy was booming‚ and many Americans were living “the American Dream‚” or enjoying material comfort. By 1956‚ the majority of Americans no longer had industrial jobs‚ such as working in the factories‚ producing goods. Instead‚ more Americans were working in professional occupations that paid more than the industrial jobs‚ such as sales‚ insurance‚ communications‚ and advertising. In addition‚ Americans in the 1950s had more leisure time than ever‚ working
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By 350 A.D.‚ Constantinople was one of the world’s greatest capitals. The city was located between Asia and Europe‚ making it a very diverse and strategic place. The many bodies of water surrounding the peninsula gave Constantinople many trade routes as well as protection. The famous walls were also built to further strengthen security. Constantinople eventually rose to a beautiful city of strength and wealth. Its Greek heritage separated itself from the West with their religion of Eastern Orthodoxy
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Constantinople and Tenochtitlan were two great cities in their time. They both had many dominant physical features. They also had many cultural influences and their major function for each city was different. The two cities had important landmarks and their locations still exist. The cities both had religious affiliations and other important aspects. Constantinople and Tenochtitlan help to show you what cities were like between 1160-1520. Any two cities could have been chosen to show what it was
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