Un Turc à Paris, 1806-1811 by Bertrand Bareilles

"Un Turc à Paris, 1806-1811" by Bertrand Bareilles is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work centers around the experiences of Mouhib Effendi, an extraordinary ambassador from Sultan Selim III, during his mission in Paris. This account likely explores diplomatic relations between the Ottoman Empire and France during a turbulent period, highlighting the cultural exchanges and political negotiations between the two nations. The opening of the book introduces the narrative through Mouhib Effendi’s perspective, revealing how he came into possession of a Turkish manuscript recounting his time in Paris. As he embarks on his journey to France, he is tasked with delivering congratulations to Napoleon on his coronation, marking a significant diplomatic moment. The text captures Effendi's initial observations and impressions of French culture and institutions, contrasted with his experiences in Turkey, setting the stage for a more intricate exploration of the political climate and the complexities of East-West relations during the early 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Bareilles, Bertrand, 1859-1933
LoC No. 83146265
Title Un Turc à Paris, 1806-1811
Relation de voyage et de mission de Mouhib Effendi, ambassadeur extraordinaire du sultan Selim III (d'après un manuscrit autographe)
Credits Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed
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Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
gallica.bnf.fr)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject Mouhib, Seid Abdurrahman, active 1793-1821
Subject France -- Foreign relations -- Turkey
Subject Turkey -- Foreign relations -- France
Category Text
eBook-No. 63151
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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