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The Earl and His Butler in Constantinople: Introducing the Diary of Mr Samuel Medley, Butler, 1733-36 - Softcover

Webb, Nigel; Webb, Caroline

 
9780955331107: The Earl and His Butler in Constantinople: Introducing the Diary of Mr Samuel Medley, Butler, 1733-36
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0955331102 ISBN 13: 9780955331107
Publisher: Legini Press, 2006

Synopsis

Offers the story of the British ambassador to Constantinople, 1728-36, and his butler, along with quotations from the "Butler's Diary".

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Review

'This is a most fascinating publication, excellently produced...An original light is cast on the social history of Ottoman Constantinople.' --Peter Clark, Asian Affairs

'A goldmine for anyone interested in the Ottoman Empire' --Philip Mansel

'a remarkable book [which] will be of great interest to scholars and historians and will fascinate those who love diaries' --Claire Tomalin

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Publisher
Legini Press
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0955331102
ISBN 13 
9780955331107
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
248