eee eetaayeeVaa) OSPREY Constantinople 1453 The end of Byzantium David Nicolle - Illustrated by Christa HookDAVID NICOLLE was born in 1944, the son of the illustrator at Nicolle. He worked in the BBC Arabic service for a ‘number of years, before going ‘back to schoo'’, gaining an IMA from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, ‘and a doctorate from Edinburgh University. He has written ‘many books and articles on ‘medieval and Islamic warfare, ‘and has been a prolific author of Osprey titles for many years. David ives and works In Lelcestershire, UK. CHRISTA HOOK began her lMustrating career in 1986. Her work has featured extensively in the worlds ‘of publishing and television, ‘and she has established herself as one of Osprey's | ‘most popular illustrators. Her illustrations combine ‘the historian’s attention to dotail with the artist's sonse ‘of drama and atmosphere, ‘and they are sought after by collectors worldwide.Campaign Constantinople 1453 The end of Byzantium