Manuel's Wall across the Isthmus of Corinth (litho)

Manuel's Wall across the Isthmus of Corinth. After the fall of the Franks the Byzantine rule was restored for about two centuries (e 1250-1450), before it was finally overthrown by the Turks. During this period there was only one emperor, Manuel II, a ruler who made strenuous efforts against the growing cloud in the East. He built a great wall across the Isthmus of Corinth, a device which, frequently tried in Greek history, has unfortunately always proved to be useless. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson, c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.