Constantinople Documents

1) This is written by Benjamin of Tudela, a traveling rabbi. This article admires Constantinople and it's people and buildings, while describing how Jews are treated in Constantinople. Even though the Jews seem to be treated badly there is an overaLl positive connotation. Addressing Jews.

2) Written by Robert of Clari. He describes the Greeks and how the captors of Constantinople were amazed with the city. He is writing to the general public.

3) Written by Nicetas Choniates. Describes the Latins destroying Constantinople art. They were unimpressed by the city. Written to the general public.

4) Not a very credible picture/map because it is not to scale. Depicts cathedrals, shows religion. Drawn to depict their defense because the city seems to be surrounded by fortresses and water.

5) Photo taken by unknown. Saint Sophia was built by Constantine,shows the new form of arcitechuture started by Constantine.

6) Written by George Acropolites. About this emperor Michael the 8th palaeologus and his visit to Constantinople, and the purpose of his visit. Depicting celebrations, and how he was humbled by it. He visited saint Sophia. He passed down the throne to the patriarch of constantinople. Document written for the general public.

7) Writter unknown, but from a citizens point of view. Admires the Venetians, battles that they won, only mentions Constantinople for it's trading port.

Document number one is the most credible. It is not biased because the traveling Jew is not from Constantinople. It also shows how positive it is because it describes the persecution of Jews but still admires the city. It describes specifically and with great detail the architecture and the events that take place in the city, it's people, and it's economy. This document best represents Constantinople.