| Author |
Abbott, G. F. (George Frederick), 1874-1947 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922 |
| LoC No. |
21000515
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| Title |
Under the Turk in Constantinople: A record of Sir John Finch's Embassy, 1674-1681
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| 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)
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Turkey
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| Subject |
Turkey -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain
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| Subject |
Finch, John, Sir, 1626-1682
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64131 |
| Release Date |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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