Ottoman-Polish Diplomatic Relations (15Th-18th Century): An Annotated Edition of 'Ahdnames and Other Documents (Ottoman Empire and Its Heritage) [Library Binding]

Dariusz Kolodziejczyk (Author), Dariusz Koodziejczyk (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 9004112804 | ISBN-13: 978-9004112803 | Publication Date: January 1, 2000

This volume deals with the history of the Ottoman-Polish political and diplomatic relations, and with the role and function of international treaties in early modern Europe, especially in the contacts between the Christian and Muslim states. The extensive introduction consists of two parts: Part I examines diplomatic problems concerning "capitulations" ('ahdnames), demarcation protocols (hududnames) and other Ottoman and Polish documents related to peace. Part II provides a chronological survey of the Polish-Ottoman relations covering the years 1414-1795, and then follow the texts of 69 documents composed in Turkish (rendered in a Latin transcription), Polish, Latin, Italian, and French. Turkish and Polish texts are provided with English translations. 32 documents preserved in originals are published in full facsimiles as well. The publication is enriched with bibliography, directory of geographical and ethnic terms, index and 3 maps.

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Text: English

Product Details

• Library Binding: 721 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004112804
• ISBN-13: 978-9004112803
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.4 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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