Comments on: SAILING FROM BYZANTIUM, by Colin Wells (Delacorte Press, $22; release date August 1, 2006)

By: andy

andy — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:26:04 +0000

Whilst Britain stagnated in the dark ages the Byzantine Empire shone like a beacon at the crossroads of east and west.
I’d yet to encounter a book that encapsulates the essence of just what it was that made Byzantium so important to the future of the modern world.

Sailing from Byzantium covers most bases pretty well and even though I’m a history nut, I would imagine most people who have no more than a passing interest could last the pace with this.

By: stationery

stationery — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:32:49 +0000

SAILING FROM BYZANTIUM is an interesting book. Come and get a copy now.

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:17:55 +0000

I'm fairly familiar with the art of Egypt and Greek history but was unfamiliar with the Byzantine influence until I encountered this book. It's written in an enthusiastic, scholarly voice and is an enjoyable read for those who seeking to learn more about this culture.

By: bluevoyage

bluevoyage — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:20:45 +0000

At the beginning I was a bit skeptical if I would read the book from first to final page. Despite quite high level of language used It was nice challenge probably even more because I like ancient world and mystic oriental touch.

By: glosario poker

glosario poker — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:59:40 +0000

Im not an habitual reader, but this books rise a spark on me, even when is a gripping intellectual adventure story, dificult to read for someone like me, because englis it is not my native language, but im trying hard because is wonderful, and i want to know every word writed on the 368 pages.

By: giamaris

giamaris — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:05:43 +0000

Constantinopole is indeed a great place. I was there a few years ago and I was impressed. East meets west in one city. Half of the city is in Europe the other half in Asia…

By: para sayma makinesi

para sayma makinesi — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:51:45 +0000

i am livng yo istanbul. I want to say to you somethings about istanbul, istanbul very nice city for all world. And historical city . (older roma). Now istanbul very big city , living 15milion people. And tradecity . If you have enought time and enought money i prefer to you come istanbul and visit here please.

By: emily

emily — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:42:21 +0000

Same here. The Roman and Byzantine times fascinate me. Its too bad that there aren’t that many books on the market. Thanks or writing about this one.

By: transmission

transmission — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:07:55 +0000

B+ you say? Alright I guess I’ll have to give this a go. I love stories about ancient Rome, slaves, and it seems that this could be just the story. Sounds extremely interesting to me.

By: Meshif

Meshif — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:21:49 +0000

I hope one day my English launguage skill let me read this book to my French dauther. Long story, you know…