{"product_id":"french-education-book-used-in-ottoman-empire-1894-germain-lescane-galatasaray","title":"French Education Book Used in Ottoman Empire 1894 Germain Lescane Galatasaray","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eGermain Lescane – \u003cem data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eMorceaux Choisis de Lecture, Explication et Récitation\u003c\/em\u003e – Constantinople Edition (1894)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eThis is a rare 1894 Constantinople (Istanbul) edition of \u003cem data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eMorceaux Choisis de Lecture, Explication et Récitation\u003c\/em\u003e, authored by Germain Lescane and published by the well-known Ottoman-Armenian bookseller Karabet Keshishian (Garabed), one of the prominent figures of the Babıali publishing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eThe book was specifically prepared for upper-level students of Mekteb-i Mülkiye (École Impériale Mulkié), one of the most prestigious institutions of the late Ottoman Empire. It reflects the structured and advanced level of French language education within elite Ottoman schools during the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eGermain Lescane, the author, was a distinguished educator who taught French at Mekteb-i Mülkiye and Latin at Galatasaray Sultanisi (Lycée Impérial Ottoman de Galata Sérail). His title “Officier du Médjidié,” printed on the cover, indicates that he was awarded the Order of the Medjidie by the Ottoman state, highlighting his importance within the imperial education system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eThe book is officially approved by the Ottoman Ministry of Education (Maarif Nezareti \/ Ministère de l’Instruction Publique), further emphasizing its role as a formal educational text. It consists of selected French reading passages designed for reading, explanation, and recitation, aiming to develop advanced language skills among students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eA particularly notable feature of this copy is the presence of a dedication page to Sultan Abdülhamid II, which adds significant historical and symbolic value. Additionally, the first page bears an Ottoman Turkish stamp, indicating ownership or institutional use during the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eThis work stands as a rare and valuable document reflecting the Ottoman Empire’s modernization efforts and the central role of French language education in its elite institutions during the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e• Title: \u003cem data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eMorceaux Choisis de Lecture, Explication et Récitation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e• Author: Germain Lescane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e• Publisher: Karabet Keshishian (Garabed), Constantinople\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e• Date: 1894\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003e• Language: French\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003e• Target Audience: Upper-level students of Mekteb-i Mülkiye\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003e• Institution Context: Mekteb-i Mülkiye; Galatasaray Sultanisi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e• Approval: Ottoman Ministry of Education (Maarif Nezareti)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e• Distinction: Author awarded “Officier du Médjidié”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e• Historical Context: Late Ottoman Westernization and French-language education\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003e• Special Features: Dedication page to Sultan Abdülhamid II; Ottoman Turkish stamp on first page\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Rare late Ottoman educational book reflecting elite academic culture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2770\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Condition: Cover shows signs of wear; some pages contain handwritten notes in Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48979872809098,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_ad6b07d6-7421-44d2-8fd2-917bfd2d81d1.jpg?v=1777733528","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/french-education-book-used-in-ottoman-empire-1894-germain-lescane-galatasaray","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}