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Istanbul for Kids
Explore the layers of thousands of years of history, through many empires, and what they have become today in the vibrant, multicultural and enigmatic city we know as Istanbul.
Burçak Gürün Muraben mixes history and fable in this engaging and light-hearted guide to Istanbul. Adults seem to enjoy this book as much as children as it has been written in an easy-to-read but not ‘dumbed down’ way. The stories and history bring the city and its treasure trove of historic sites, monuments and relics to life. The stories of grandeur and nobility are mixed with gore and scandal in a compelling book which you will read time and time again.
Burçak Gürün Muraben mixes history and fable in this engaging and light-hearted guide to Istanbul. Adults seem to enjoy this book as much as children as it has been written in an easy-to-read but not ‘dumbed down’ way. The stories and history bring the city and its treasure trove of historic sites, monuments and relics to life. The stories of grandeur and nobility are mixed with gore and scandal in a compelling book which you will read time and time again.
126 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2014
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March 25, 2021
It's a good book. I am just not interested in Turkey at all lol.
October 14, 2015
Equally interesting for adults!
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