Publisher's Synopsis
""The City of the Sultan V2: And Domestic Manners of the Turks in 1836"" is a book written by Julia Pardoe. It is a detailed account of her travels to Constantinople, the capital city of the Ottoman Empire, in 1836. The book provides a comprehensive description of the city, its people, and their way of life. Pardoe explores the various neighborhoods of Constantinople, including the palaces, mosques, and bazaars, and gives a vivid portrayal of the city's sights, sounds, and smells. She also delves into the domestic life of the Turks, describing their customs, traditions, and social hierarchy. The book is a valuable insight into the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century and provides a unique perspective on a culture that was largely unknown to Westerners at the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
