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Author Rycaut, Paul, Sir, 1628-1700.
Title 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 sea and land. Illustrated with divers pieces of sculpture representing the variety of habits amongst the Turks. In three books. By Paul Ricaut Esq; late secretary to his Excellency the Earl of Winchelsea, embassador extraordinary for His Majesty Charles II. &c. to Sultan Mahomet Han the Fourth, emperor of the Turks) now consul of Smyrna, and fellow of the Royal Society.
Alternative Title Caption title on p. 1: Maxims of the Turkish polity
Caption title on p. 184: Of the Turkish religion
Caption title on p. 321: Third book; wherein is treated of the Tua
Publication Info London : Printed by T.N. for John Starkey at the Mitre within Temple-Bar, 1682.
Edition The fifth edition, corrected and enlarged by the author.



Descript [16], 255, 260-406, [6] p., [12] leaves of plates : ill. (metalcuts)
Edition The fifth edition, corrected and enlarged by the author.
Note Text is continuous despite pagination.
With added engraved title page with imprint: Printed for J: Starkey and H: Brome, and signed: F. H. Van Houe. fec.
With three final contents leaves.
Imperfect; A2-3 are lacking; stained, with print faded.
Reproduction of the original in the John Rylands University Library of Manchester.
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Author Rycaut, Paul, Sir, 1628-1700.
Series Early English books online.
Subject Turkey -- History -- Mohammed IV, 1648-1687 -- Early works to 1800.
Turkey -- Politics and government -- Early works to 1800.
Turkey -- Religious life and customs -- Early works to 1800.
Turkey -- Militia -- Early works to 1800.
Turkey -- Social conditions -- Early works to 1800.
Alt author Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698.
Alternative Title Caption title on p. 1: Maxims of the Turkish polity
Caption title on p. 184: Of the Turkish religion
Caption title on p. 321: Third book; wherein is treated of the Tua
Descript [16], 255, 260-406, [6] p., [12] leaves of plates : ill. (metalcuts)
Edition The fifth edition, corrected and enlarged by the author.
Note Text is continuous despite pagination.
With added engraved title page with imprint: Printed for J: Starkey and H: Brome, and signed: F. H. Van Houe. fec.
With three final contents leaves.
Imperfect; A2-3 are lacking; stained, with print faded.
Reproduction of the original in the John Rylands University Library of Manchester.
Author Rycaut, Paul, Sir, 1628-1700.
Series Early English books online.
Subject Turkey -- History -- Mohammed IV, 1648-1687 -- Early works to 1800.
Turkey -- Politics and government -- Early works to 1800.
Turkey -- Religious life and customs -- Early works to 1800.
Turkey -- Militia -- Early works to 1800.
Turkey -- Social conditions -- Early works to 1800.
Alt author Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698.
Alternative Title Caption title on p. 1: Maxims of the Turkish polity
Caption title on p. 184: Of the Turkish religion
Caption title on p. 321: Third book; wherein is treated of the Tua

Subject Turkey -- History -- Mohammed IV, 1648-1687 -- Early works to 1800.
Turkey -- Politics and government -- Early works to 1800.
Turkey -- Religious life and customs -- Early works to 1800.
Turkey -- Militia -- Early works to 1800.
Turkey -- Social conditions -- Early works to 1800.
Descript [16], 255, 260-406, [6] p., [12] leaves of plates : ill. (metalcuts)
Note Text is continuous despite pagination.
With added engraved title page with imprint: Printed for J: Starkey and H: Brome, and signed: F. H. Van Houe. fec.
With three final contents leaves.
Imperfect; A2-3 are lacking; stained, with print faded.
Reproduction of the original in the John Rylands University Library of Manchester.
Alt author Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698.

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