Suleiman the Magnificent and the Story of Istanbul is the story of the greatest Ottoman Sultan. Now an old man, Suleiman reflects on a life of power, majesty and splendour, but also one of great sorrow and tragedy. With the death of his beloved wife, Roxelane, and the killing of his old friend, Ibrahim, Suleiman finds himself alone, with no one to share his thoughts. That is, until the arrival of a European ambassador at his court with whom Suleiman becomes friends.
At last, it is time for him to recount the story of his magnificent life and that of his capital city, Istanbul - the queen of all cities.
Suleiman the Magnificent and the Story of Istanbul is part of the TREASURES FROM THE EAST series. Julia Marshall is the author of Shah Jahan and the Story of the Taj Mahal and Akbar. Joan Ullathorne is the illustrator of Ibn Tulun: the Story of a Mosque and Shah Jahan and the Story of the Taj Mahal.
Written by Julia Marshall Illustrated by Joan Ullathorne
