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Illustrations from Rycaut’s ‘Present State of Ottoman Empire’ (1667) by an unknown artist

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Erdal Küçükyalçın

The Present State of the Ottoman Empire’ by Paul Rycaut has various versions published. This version which appeared in 1667 was illustrated by an unknown artist. ‘Read or Download…

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Bondage and Travels of Johann Schiltberger (1396–1427)

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Erdal Küçükyalçın

Bondage and Travels of Johann Schiltberger A Native of Bavaria, in Europe, Asia, and Africa, 1396–1427. (Printed in London, The Hakluyt Society, 1879). English. In his account, Schiltberger who was wounded and captured during the Battle of Nicopolis, gives vivid decsriptions of … Continue reading →

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