The history of the present state of the Ottoman Empire [electronic resource] : Containing the maxims...
The history of the present state of the Ottoman Empire [electronic resource] : Containing the maxims of the Turkish polity, the most material points of the Mahometan religion, their sects and heresies, their convents and religious votaries. Their military discipline, with an exact computation of their forces both by sea and land. Illustrated with divers pieces of sculpture representing the variety of habits amongst the Turks. In three books. By Paul Ricaut Esq; late secretary to his Excellency the Earl of Winchelsea, embassador extraordinary for His Majesty Charles II. &c. to Sultan Mahomet Han the Fourth, emperor of the Turks) now consul of Smyrna, and fellow of the Royal Society.
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London : Printed by T.N. for John Starkey at the Mitre within Temple-Bar, 1682.
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Caption title on p. 184: Of the Turkish religion.
Caption title on p. 321: Third book; wherein is treated of the Tua.
Date
1682.
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English
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[16], 255, 260-406, [6] p., [12] leaves of plates : ill. (metalcuts)
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Publisher
London : Printed by T.N. for John Starkey at the Mitre within Temple-Bar, 1682.
Edition
The fifth edition, corrected and enlarged by the author.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1682.
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The history of the present state of the Ottoman Empire [electronic resource] : Containing the maxims of the Turkish polity, the most material points of the Mahometan religion, their sects and heresies, their convents and religious votaries. Their military discipline, with an exact computation of their forces both by sea and land. Illustrated with d...
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Text is continuous despite pagination.
With added engraved title page with imprint: Printed for J: Starkey and H: Brome, and signed: F. H. Van Houe. fec.
With three final contents leaves.
Imperfect; A2-3 are lacking; stained, with print faded.
Reproduction of the original in the John Rylands University Library of Manchester.
Citation / References Note
Wing (2nd ed., 1994) R2404.
Additional physical form availability note
Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/57.
Reproduction note
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2177:3)
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991006336659702626
