Orient Sunbeams: Or from the Porte to the Pyramids by Way of Palestine (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Cox, Samuel S.

9781330216583: Orient Sunbeams: Or from the Porte to the Pyramids by Way of Palestine (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 133021658X ISBN 13 : 9781330216583

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 133021658X
ISBN 13: 9781330216583
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 444
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Orient Sunbeams: Or From the Porte to the Pyramids by Way of Palestine

Samuel S. Cox

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 133021658X ISBN 13 : 9781330216583

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Travelogue and personal observations from a summer adventure during the 1880s, in which America's Minister to the Ottoman Empire and his family immerse themselves in the grandeur and history of the region. Leaving behind the cold north of Norway, the author, his wife, and their entourage arrive in Constantinople at a time when luxurious excess and modernization clash with ancient traditions and brutal realities at every turn. Despite the opulent surroundings of their embassy and the hospitality of their hosts, this book traces the complex and often paradoxical political and social realities of the time, as witnessed by the author's experiences and reflections. Through vivid descriptions and captivating anecdotes, the author paints a rich tapestry of a world in flux, where the vestiges of the Ottoman Empire exist side by side with the vanguard of 19th-century scientific discovery and innovation. From the bustling bazaars of Istanbul to the serene shores of the Bosphorus, the author invites readers to explore this pivotal moment in history and culture, and encourages reflection on a society grappling with its own destiny. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330216583_0

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