The Turkish Embassy Letters (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781780600390)

In 1716 Mary Montagu traveled across Europe to take up residence in Istanbul as the wife of the British ambassador. Her letters remain as fresh as the day they were penned: enchanted by her discoveries of the life of Turkish women behind the veil, by Arabic poetry and by contemporary medical practices - including inoculation. For two years she lovingly observed Ottoman society as a participant, with affection, intelligence and an astonishing lack of prejudice.

Author: Mary Wortley Montagu
ISBN-10: 1780600399
ISBN-13: 9781780600390
Publisher: Eland Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/03/2021
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.80d