A history of Istanbul

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A history of Istanbul

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Jan 12, 2017

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Historian Bettany Hughes talks to Peter Frankopan about her new book exploring Istanbul's diverse history, from its earliest days through to the upheavals of the 21st century For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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A history of Istanbul

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