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The Sultan's Istanbul: On 5 Kurush a Day

Door Charles Fitzroy

Categorie
Geschiedenis Europa
Boeknummer
#413369-XX14
Titel
The Sultan's Istanbul: On 5 Kurush a Day
Auteur
Fitzroy, Charles
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
Washington, DC : National Geographic Books
Jaar van uitgave
2013
ISBN10
0500251932
ISBN13
9780500251935
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original boards, gilt lettered spine, numerous illustrations partly in colour, small maps, 8vo.
Samenvatting
All the practical advice you need for a journey back in time to the remarkable city of Istanbul under the sultans This entertaining and informative guide takes you on a journey back to 1750 and the era of the Grand Tour, when Istanbul was a favorite destination for enterprising travelers, a city of excitement, intrigue, and mystery. Be inspired by the magnificent palaces and sublime mosques of the Ottomans and by the great artistic and architectural achievements of the Byzantines who preceded them. Gain access to the opulent and heavily guarded Topkapi Palace. Be a guest in the houses of the locals, accompany them to the luxurious baths, and relax with them in coffeehouses. Barter with tradesmen in the bustling bazaars, enjoy spectacular festivals, and take pleasure trips up the Bosphorus.... (Lees verder) Along the way you will encounter a colorful cast of characters, ranging from the sultan and his harem, the grand vizier, other-worldly eunuchs, and swaggering janissaries to ambassadors, merchants, whirling dervishes, women hidden behind their veils, and a splendid array of nationalities from every corner of the Ottoman Empire and Europe.
Pagina's
144
Conditie
Goed
Prijs
€ 6,00

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