Isbn: 9780243856183 - le pacha bonneval (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the life of the French aristocrat, military general, and political figure, Alexandre de Bonneval, who converted to Islam and became a pasha in the Ottoman Empire. The author traces Bonneval's career from his service in the French and Austrian armies, through his dramatic defection to the Turks, and his subsequent rise to prominence as a military reformer and advisor to the Ottoman government. The book explores the complex motivations behind Bonneval's conversion and examines the impact of his unique perspective on the tumultuous political landscape of 18th-century Europe. Through Bonneval's extraordinary journey, the author sheds light on the tensions between religious and political allegiances, the clash of civilizations, and the enduring legacy of a man who dared to defy the norms of his time. 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.…