The Present State Of The Ottoman Empire: Containing A More Accurate And Interesting Account Of The Religion, Government, Manners, Customs, And Amuseme (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104353889)

The Present State of the Ottoman Empire by Elias Habesci is a comprehensive account of the religion, government, manners, customs, and amusements of the Turks, as they existed in 1784. The Ottoman Empire was a vast and powerful state that spanned three continents and had a rich cultural heritage. This book provides a detailed look at the various aspects of Ottoman life, including their religion, which was Islam, their government, which was an absolute monarchy, and their customs and traditions.The author, Elias Habesci, was a Christian from Aleppo, Syria, who had spent many years living among the Turks. He was fluent in their language and had a deep understanding of their culture. This allowed him to provide a more accurate and interesting account of the Ottoman Empire than many of his contemporaries.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of Ottoman life. The first section provides an overview of the history of the Ottoman Empire, from its origins in the 13th century to its current state in the late 18th century. The second section focuses on the religion of the Turks, including their beliefs, practices, and religious institutions.The third section covers the government of the Ottoman Empire, including its structure, laws, and administrative practices. The fourth section discusses the manners and customs of the Turks, including their social hierarchy, family life, and daily routines. The fifth and final section covers the amusements of the Turks, including their music, dance, and other forms of entertainment.Overall, The Present State of the Ottoman Empire is an important historical document that provides a detailed look at the life and culture of one of the world's most powerful empires. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Ottoman Empire, as well as for those interested in the history of the Middle East and Islamic culture.Including A Particular Description Of The Court And Seraglio Of The Grand Signor.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: Elias Habesci
ISBN-10: 1104353881
ISBN-13: 9781104353889
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/13/2009
Pages: 472
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d