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

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  • 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
  • Maxims of the Turkish polity; Of the Turkish religion; Third book; wherein is treated of the Tua
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Imprint
London: printed by T.N. for John Starkey at the Mitre within Temple-Bar, 1682. The fifth edition, corrected and enlarged by the author.; ..
Added name
Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698, engraver.
Publication year
1682
ESTC No.
R222477
Grub Street ID
96456
Description
[16], 255, 260-406, [6] p., [12] leaves of plates : ill. (metalcuts) ; 8°.
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.