{"title":"Alexander Christie-Miller","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Alexander Christie-Miller collection, a journey into the captivating world of travel and adventure literature. Known for his vivid storytelling and nuanced insights, Christie-Miller takes readers on extraordinary voyages, making each page a new experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eTo The City\u003c\/em\u003e. This book delves into the heart of bustling metropolises with an explorer's spirit and a keen eye for detail. It paints a picture of cityscapes through engaging narratives and unique perspectives that redefine how we view urban life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid traveller or an armchair adventurer, Alexander Christie-Miller's works promise to ignite your wanderlust and enrich your understanding of the world's diverse cultures and landscapes. Discover the magic of travel and adventure with his compelling stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"to-the-city-by-alexander-christie-miller-9780008416089","title":"To The City","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn enthralling guide to one of the world’s great cities – that blends history and insights into the present day from one of the most astute commentators on the politics of Istanbul\u003c\/strong\u003e - PETER FRANKOPAN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA love letter to this ancient capital\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eTHE TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWalking along the crumbling defensive walls of Istanbul and talking to those he passes, Alexander Christie-Miller finds a distillation of the country’s history, a mirror of its present, and a shadow of its future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaught between two seas and two continents, Istanbul lies at the centre of the most pressing challenges of our time. With environmental decay, rapacious development, and tightening authoritarianism straining its social fabric to breaking point, it represents the precipitous moment civilisations around the world are currently facing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn and around its crumbling Byzantine-era fortifications, Alexander Christie-Miller meets people who are experiencing the looming crisis and fighting back, sometimes triumphing despite the odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo the City\u003c\/em\u003e seamlessly blends two narratives: the story of Turkey’s tumultuous recent past told through the lives of those who live around the walls, and the story of Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II’s siege and capture of the city in 1453. That event still looms large in Turkey, as Recep Tayyip Erdoğan like a latter-day sultan invokes its memory as part of his effort to transform the country in an echo of its imperial past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a meditation on the soul of Istanbul, a paean to its resilience and fortitude. Walk with Christie-Miller and see the danger, beauty, and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072388907244,"sku":"9780008416089","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27080793482190.jpg?v=1765100957"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alexander-christie-miller.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}