{"product_id":"9788417318512","title":"The Shadows of Constantinople","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Shadows of Constantinople\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historical graphic novel that immerses the reader in the final siege of Constantinople in 1453, combining action, intrigue, and legendary characters. Through the eyes of a deserter janissary and his encounter with Vlad the Impaler, the work explores the moral dilemmas of a war that decided the fate of two worlds. An intense visual tale of loyalty, vengeance, and the price of survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay 1453. One hundred thousand Turks, led by Sultan Mehmed II, surround the walls of Constantinople, the city that has never been conquered. Inside, barely five thousand defenders prepare for an unequal battle, hoping for an unlikely intervention by Christian armies. In this scenario of desperation, Iskander, a janissary who deserted after surviving the massacre of his family in Albania, allies himself with Vlad Basarab, Prince of Wallachia and a member of the Draculesti dynasty, known as Vlad the Impaler. Together, they will undertake a no-holds-barred struggle to defend the city, a power nexus between the Ottoman Empire and the Christian world. The work poses an uncomfortable question: in fighting the tiger, do you risk becoming one yourself? This volume includes two parts: \"The Shadows of Constantinople\" and \"All the Gold of Constantinople.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical siege of Constantinople and the fall of the Byzantine Empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Christian world in the 15th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of Vlad the Impaler and his role in the defense of the city.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDesertion, loyalty, and survival in times of war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMorality in war: the dilemma of becoming that which you fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of historical and adventure graphic novels, interested in the late medieval period, the Crusades, and the Ottoman Empire. Also for those looking for visual narratives with complex characters and ethical dilemmas, as well as for followers of the work of Fred Duval, Jean-Pierre Pécau, and Yana Adamovic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed and atmospheric visual recreation of the siege of Constantinople.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn unusual perspective by presenting Vlad the Impaler as an ally in the defense of the city.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on violence and the moral transformation of combatants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTwo complete stories in one volume, with high-level graphic storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Duval, Fred; Pécau, Jean-Pierre; Adamovic, Yana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ponent Mon Cómics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: GRAPHIC NOVELS, GRAPHIC NOVELS: LITERARY \u0026amp; MEMOIRS, COMICS \u0026amp; GRAPHIC NOVELS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PONENT MON\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 970 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA graphic novel that combines historical rigor with a powerful visual narrative, ideal for those seeking war stories with morally ambiguous characters. The inclusion of Vlad the Impaler as a central figure adds additional appeal for fans of medieval history and stories set on the frontier between cultures. The hardcover edition and the weight of the volume reflect the quality of the graphic material, which deserves to be appreciated in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PONENT MON COMICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405697605979,"sku":"9788417318512","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841731851.jpg?v=1781830309","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417318512","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}