The Life and Letters of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, Volumes 1 and 2 by Busbecq
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| Author | Busbecq, Ogier Ghislain de, 1522-1592 |
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| Editor | Daniell, F. H. Blackburne (Francis Henry Blackburne), 1845-1921 |
| Editor | Forster, Charles Thornton, 1836-1891 |
| Title | The Life and Letters of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, Volumes 1 and 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Life and Letters of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, Volumes 1 and 2" by Busbecq is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work details the life and experiences of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, who served as an ambassador in the Ottoman Empire during the turbulent 16th century. The book encompasses his observations of significant historical figures and events, illustrating the cultural and political dynamics of the time. At the start of the narrative, the authors introduce Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq as a notable diplomat whose firsthand accounts provide valuable insights into the 16th century. The opening chapters discuss his early life, lineage, and the historical context of his time, characterized by conflicts between Europe and the Ottoman Empire. The introductory sections emphasize Busbecq's importance as a chronicler of both the political landscape and the personal anecdotes intertwined with significant historical occurrences. His writings, filled with keen observations, ultimately set the stage for a deeper exploration of his letters that detail his experiences during his diplomatic mission to Constantinople. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Busbecq, Ogier Ghislain de, 1522-1592 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53681 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 161 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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