Life in Istanbul in the XVIth Century According to British Travellers 1983 Turkish Book Turkey
Tülay Reyhanlı – Life in Istanbul in the XVIth Century According to British Travellers (1582–1599) (İngiliz Gezginlerine Göre XVI. Yüzyılda İstanbul'da Hayat (1582–1599)) – Başbakanlık Basımevi Turkish Edition (1983)
Description:
This Turkish edition of Life in Istanbul in the XVIth Century According to British Travellers (1582–1599) (İngiliz Gezginlerine Göre XVI. Yüzyılda İstanbul'da Hayat (1582–1599)) by Tülay Reyhanlı was published by Başbakanlık Basımevi in 1983. Written in Turkish, the book examines daily life in the Ottoman capital through the observations of British travelers who visited Istanbul between 1582 and 1599. Drawing upon contemporary travel accounts, diplomatic records, and historical sources, the study offers a detailed portrayal of the city's social, cultural, and political landscape during the reign of Sultan Murad III.
The work explores numerous aspects of sixteenth-century Istanbul, including its architecture, palaces, bazaars, religious institutions, ceremonies, trade, clothing, customs, and the daily routines of its inhabitants. By presenting the perspectives of foreign visitors, the author highlights how Ottoman society was perceived by Western observers during one of the empire's most prosperous periods. The volume is further enriched by a large number of illustrations, reproductions, maps, and historical visual materials that provide valuable context and enhance the reader's understanding of the city's appearance and urban life.
Combining careful historical research with firsthand travel narratives, Life in Istanbul in the XVIth Century According to British Travellers (1582–1599) is an important contribution to Ottoman social and cultural history. This richly illustrated Turkish edition is an excellent reference for readers interested in Istanbul, travel literature, Ottoman studies, and the visual documentation of the sixteenth-century Ottoman world.
Key Features:
• Author: Tülay Reyhanlı
• Original Title: Life in Istanbul in the XVIth Century According to British Travellers (1582–1599)
• Turkish Title: İngiliz Gezginlerine Göre XVI. Yüzyılda İstanbul'da Hayat (1582–1599)
• Publisher: Başbakanlık Basımevi
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Paperback
• Genre: Ottoman History; Travel Literature
• Subject: Sixteenth-century Istanbul through British travel accounts
• Literary Content: Historical research; Travel history
• Themes: Ottoman Empire; Istanbul; British travelers; Daily life; Urban history; Cultural encounters
• Historical Focus: The social, cultural, and urban life of Istanbul between 1582 and 1599, as documented by British travelers during the late sixteenth century.
• Educational Value: Provides valuable insight into Ottoman Istanbul through contemporary foreign observations, supported by extensive historical analysis and a rich collection of visual materials illustrating the city's architecture, people, and institutions.
• Collector Appeal: An important scholarly publication on Ottoman Istanbul, distinguished by its extensive illustrations and historical visual documentation, making it especially desirable for collectors of Ottoman history, travel literature, and illustrated historical works.