Hagia Sophia, a Vision of Empires

This outstanding book captures the power and mystery of the greatest of Byzantine buildings. The text is by Dr Cyril Mango, an internationally respected authority on Byzantine art and architecture. Spectacular, large-format photography by Ahmet Ertug with views of the colossal inner space and detailed images of the building's mosaics and architectural features. Also included is a selection of remarkable 18th and 19th century drawings of Hagia Sophia.