The City Of The Crescent V1: With Pictures Of Harem Life Or, The Turks In 1854 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163280836)

The City of the Crescent V1: With Pictures of Harem Life or, The Turks in 1854 is a book written by Gordon O.L. Gordon Trenery. The book is set in the mid-19th century and provides a detailed account of life in the Ottoman Empire. The author takes the reader on a journey through the streets of Constantinople, describing the architecture, the people, and the customs of the Turkish people.One of the most intriguing aspects of the book is the author's description of harem life. Trenery provides a rare glimpse into the private lives of Turkish women, describing their clothing, their daily routines, and their relationships with their husbands and children. The author also provides insight into the political and social structures of the Ottoman Empire, including the role of the Sultan and the hierarchy of the ruling class.The book is richly illustrated with pictures of Turkish life, including images of the Sultan's palace, the streets of Constantinople, and the women of the harem. The illustrations provide a visual representation of the author's descriptions, bringing the reader closer to the world he describes.Overall, The City of the Crescent V1: With Pictures of Harem Life or, The Turks in 1854 is a fascinating look at a bygone era. Trenery's vivid descriptions and detailed illustrations provide a unique window into the world of the Ottoman Empire, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in history, culture, or the Middle East.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Gordon O. L. Gordon Trenery
ISBN-10: 1163280836
ISBN-13: 9781163280836
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d