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Author Abbott, G. F. (George Frederick), 1874-1947
Author of introduction, etc. Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922
LoC No. 21000515
Title Under the Turk in Constantinople: A record of Sir John Finch's Embassy, 1674-1681
Credits Turgut Dincer, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Under the Turk in Constantinople: A Record of Sir John Finch’s Embassy" by G. F. Abbott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the experiences of Sir John Finch, who served as the English Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire from 1674 to 1681. It examines the complex nature of Anglo-Turkish relations during that time, providing insights into the political dynamics, cultural observations, and personal anecdotes of Finch and his contemporaries. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Finch's reluctant acceptance of the ambassadorship to Constantinople and delves into his background, highlighting his family's political stature and his own struggle with the prospect of exile. Finch's character is depicted as somewhat unambitious and averse to the diplomatic life; however, his expertise and the political circumstances of the time compel him to undertake this significant role. The foreword further establishes the traveler and observer motif, as the broader context of Turkish administration and the challenges faced by foreign diplomats during a time of both cultural richness and political tension is introduced. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey
Subject Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Turkey
Subject Turkey -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain
Subject Finch, John, Sir, 1626-1682
Category Text
EBook-No. 64131
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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