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RYCAUT, PAUL, Sir. The History of the Present State of the Ottoman Empire. 12 engraved plates; 16 text illustrations, all but one full-page. [16], 406 [i. e., 402], [5] pages, including engraved additional title. 8vo, 179x114 mm, contemporary calf, worn, covers detached; contents browned, portion torn out of blank lower margin of B6-8. London: T. N. for Joanna Brome, 1682
Fifth edition of Rycaut's 1667 work on Ottoman government and society; issue with Brome imprint. "The first part discussed the constitution, the education of the ruling classes, the principal offices, and the relationship between the central government and the outlying provinces, Balkan satellites, and foreign states. The second part dealt with religion and morality; the third, with the armed forces" (ODNB). Wing R2403.
