9781330793329 - Journal of a Visit to Constantinople: And Some of the Greek Islands, in the Spring and Summer of 1833 (Classic Reprint) [Idioma Inglés] de Auldjo, John (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the author's first-hand account of a visit to Constantinople as part of the British embassy, accompanied by esteemed dignitaries. A personal account of the author's journey to the destination, the sights encountered along the way, and the people the author met are all vividly depicted in the text. Perceptions and critiques of Ottoman rule, especially in the context of the Greek War of Independence, are major themes that emerge from the author's interactions with locals and foreign officials alike. As a historical document, this book gives us insight into how European powers perceived and discussed the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century and is invaluable to understanding the region's history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.