Monuments of Unaging Intellect

The most comprehensive published collection of early postcards depicting Istanbul's Byzantine monuments, this lavishly illustrated album includes over a hundred views of the city at the turn of the century. More than just curiosities or collectors' items, the cards provide a visual record of the transformation of Istanbul and its ancient sites- documenting the removal and restoration of buildings, the devastation of the great 1894 earthquake, and historic events such as the opening of the Ottoman parliament on 17 December 1908. 

Authors: Robert Oustherhout, Nezih Basgelen
Year Published: 2000
Pages: 154
ISBN: 975-7538-82-5