Istanbul: a tale of three cities

Introduction

Byzantion, Byzas' City, 800,000 BC - AD 311

Constantinople, City of God, AD 311-475

The new Rome, AD 476-565

The world's desire, AD 565-1050

City of war, AD 1050-1320

Allah's city, AD 1320-AD 1575 (Islamic calendar 720-983)

Imperial city, AD 1550-1800 (Islamic calendar 957-1215)

City of revolt and opportunity, AD 1800 (Islamic calendar 1215) onwards

Coda.