A masterful historical novel that explores the epic clashes between Christianity and Islam, and between empires and religions, that shaped the medieval world. The story follows the adventures of a Christian prince who travels from India to Constantinople, during the reign of Mehmed II, and witnesses the fall of the Byzantine Empire. With rich characters, vivid landscapes, and intricate plots, the book transports readers to a fascinating era of human history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.