Born in New York City, Andrew Novo completed his doctoral degree in history at the University of Oxford. While studying classical history at Princeton, he was inspired to begin thi...view moreBorn in New York City, Andrew Novo completed his doctoral degree in history at the University of Oxford. While studying classical history at Princeton, he was inspired to begin this novel about the fall of Constantinople. He is a specialist in the history of the Mediterranean world, both ancient and modern and works as a researcher and writer for Harvard University. Queen of Cities in his first novel.view less