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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], 380, [4] pages, including engraved additional title. 8vo, 187x114 mm, contemporary calf with morocco lettering piece, front joint partly cracked; 2 pieces torn from outer margin of additional title slightly affecting image, letterpress title lightly soiled and trimmed along bottom edge, small hole in H5 affecting a few letters, minor marginal dampstaining at end. Early owner's handwritten list of illustrations on recto of rear free endpaper. London: John Starkey and Henry Brome, 1675
Fourth edition of Rycaut's 1667 work on Ottoman government and society. "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 R2402.
