The history of the present state of the Ottoman Empire. . 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 land and sea. Illustrated with divers pieces of sculpture representing the variety of habits amongst the Turks. In three books. By Paul Rycaut Esq; late secretary to his Excellency the Earl of Winchilsea, (Embassadour Extraordinary for His Majesty Charles II.&c. [sic] to Sultan Mahomet Han the Fourth, Emperour of the Turks) now Consul of Smyrna, and Fellow of the Royal Society.
Sir Paul Rycaut (1628-1700)
Category
Books
Date
1675
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire
NT 3102542
Summary
Bibliographic description
[16],380,[4]p., [12] plates . ill.., ports.. . 8vo.. Provenance: manuscript inscription on front flyleaf: Given me by my sister Sarah for a new years gift 1675.. Binding: Seventeenth-century full calf; sewn onto four raised supports; spine gilt; spine label [wanting]: Ricauts history.
Makers and roles
Sir Paul Rycaut (1628-1700)