The Destruction of the Greek Empire and the Story of the Capture of Constantinople by the Turks

CHAPTER XIV

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Dissensions in city: between Greeks themselves; between Greeks and Italians; between Genoese and Venetians; charge of treachery against Genoese examined; failure of Serbia and Hungary to render aid; preparations for a general assault; damages done to the landward walls; construction of stockade 300