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Paperback. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. In.

Condizione: New. In.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Two volumes. Ex-library, with a perforation punch on the title pages, all plates, and several other pages in each volume. Bindings dull & rubbed.

Soft cover. Condizione: New. Paperback. Pbo. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In English. 721 p. Contents: 1. On the way to the Turkish Capital - Arrival at Constantinople - First visit to the Grand Vizier - Call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs - Public audience of the Sultan - Relations with Russia - Russia declares war - The Porte and the declaration of war. 2. The Greek Patriarch - Ahmet Vefik Effendi - The British colony - The non-Muslims - Serbia and Greece - Hobart Pasha - The military situation - British military observers - The Porte and Germany - The Turkish Parliament - The Protestants in Turkey - The war in Asia - The war in Europe and Rumania - "English" Said Pasha and M. Zarifi - Relations with the Sultan - The financial situation - The war - Turkey and Persia - The Bulgarian prisoners - The summer embassy - Turkish victories in Asia - A visit to the Sultan - The expedition to the coast of Circassia - Germany, Austria, France and Italy in Constantinople - Public peace and order - The fall of Ardahan - Servia - Demonstration of the softas - Another audience of the Sultan - The Turkish army in the East - Bulgaria - Efforts at mediation. 3. The Turkish Chamber - Reception for the members of the Chamber - The Greek Consul General - The Island of Crete - Turkey and Greece - Abdul Hamid and Murad - Russian peace conditions - Lord Beaconsfield - The Turkish Parliament - A Turkish mission to Afghanistan - Military operations - Corresponding with Lord Derby - The Russian advance in Europe 4. Continuation of the war - A visit to the Sultan - The Turks and the Hungarians - The Sultan and the war - Peace feelers - Admiral Hornby's visit - The Russian advance in the Balkans - The Gurko raid and Russian atrocities - The Sultan's request for British intervention - Turkish defensive measures - The Russian advance in the Balkans - Britain and the Dardanelles - The British fleet - Turkish victory at Plevna - Intervention for peace - The war in Circassia - The Kurds - The war in the Black Sea - The military situation in the Balkans - Russia, Servia and Rumania - Massacres in Rumelia - Refugees - The Bulgarian 'Avengers'. 5. Feelers for peace - Turkish successes in Europe and Asia - Hobart Pasha's actions - A naval encounter - The Shipka Pass - Greece - Servia - Crete - Ahmet Vefik governor of Adrianople - British influence reestablished - Dinner with the Sultan - Atrocities - Adm. Commeral's visit to the front - Austrian reaction - Mr Fawcett's tour of the Southern Balkans - Military operations - Death of Julian Layard - The Gueshov brothers - A trip to Troy - Appointments as ambassador confirmed. 6. Victories and reverses in Asia - Mehmed Ali Pasha - The situation on the European front - Reverses in Asia - British visitors of the Sultan - The end of hopes of mediation - Austrian attempt at mediation - A personal appeal of the Sultan to the Emperor - Mehmed Ali Pasha and mediation - The war in the Balkans - The Sultan on peace prospects and Bulgarian insurgents - Turkish terms for peace - The Asian front - Life in Pera - Massacres in the Balkans and refugees - The refugees - Greece and Servia - The military situation in November - Interview with the Grand Vizier - Layard's position - Proclamation to the Bulgarians - The Fleet. 7. Territorial Compensation for England - The military situation - Russian Pretentions - British Policy - A visit to the Sultan - Fall of Plevna - Appeal to the Powers - A Council at the Porte - Opening of the Parliament - Request of the Sultan - Servia declares war - The Porte and Austria - Germany's attitude - Defensive measures - British Policy - Russian advance 1878. 8. The Great Powers and Turkey - Changes in the Turkish Ministry - The new Chamber - Further Russian advance and requests for an armistice - England and Turkey - The Armistice - The Turkish Parliament - Surrender of the Turkish Army at Shipka - Application for an armistice - The new Grand Vizier - Deterioriation of the military situation - The refugees - Russian advance.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the adventures of Austen Henry Layard, a young traveler who explores the Middle East in the mid-19th century. Serving as a British official, Layard journeys through Turkey, Persia, and Sri Lanka, encountering challenges and uncovering cultural treasures along the way. He recounts his experiences meeting locals, negotiating with powerful figures, and navigating dangerous landscapes. Layard's story provides unique insights into the political, social, and archaeological landscape of the region during a pivotal time in history. Through his adventures and discoveries, the book sheds light on the complexities of cross-cultural interactions, the importance of historical preservation, and the enduring power of human curiosity and resilience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condizione: New.

Gebunden. Condizione: New.

Soft cover. Condizione: New. LAYARD, HENRY A. The Queen's Ambassador to the Sultan: Memoirs of Sir Henry A. Layard's Constantinople Embassy 1877-1880. Edited by Sinan Kuneralp. Istanbul: Isis, 2009. Large 8vo., 721 p. Paperback. New ISBN: 9789754283952 CATALOG: Ottoman history KEYWORDS: Ottoman history Memoirs Turkish English relations Diplomacy Istanbul - Constantinople Ottoman Court.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Early Adventures in Persia, Susiana, and Babylonia' recounts A. Henry Layard's experiences in the Middle East during the early to mid-19th century. This primary source offers a first-hand account of his travels and explorations in regions now encompassing modern-day Iran and Iraq. The narrative details his interactions with the Bakhtiyari people and provides valuable insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the time. Layard's observations offer a unique perspective on the local customs, traditions, and landscapes of Persia, Susiana, and Babylonia. This historical collection is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history and archaeology of the Middle East, as well as those intrigued by early travel narratives and ethnographies.

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34/436 S., OLn., es fehlt die Karte, sonst gutes Exemplar, Nachdruck der Ausgabe London 1894, Sprache: englisch.

Condizione: Fine. 8½'' x 5''. Certified Copy No. 9 of 14 first day Royal Navy cover stamped envelope. SIGNED 'Michael Layard'. One cachet insert. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. FALKLAND ISLANDS.

No Binding. Condizione: Very Good. APE. (Carlo Pellegrini). (illustratore). 1st Edition. Vanity Fair Coloured Lithograph No 30. August 28th 1869 "Mr Austen Henry Layard. Archaeologist, excavator of Ninevah, Traveller, Explorer/writer and Diplomat. With page of letterpress. Slightly narrower margins than the later examples, but not trimmed. In clean condition. No fading. Never been framed, no smells. Measures 23+ x 35 cm. Very Good. Not been framed before! *Excavator of Ninevah + Special Commissioner on the Indian Mutiny of 1857. (In a fortnight, he had the results).

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Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Two volumes octavo, frontispieces, two folding maps and nine plates; original decorated cloth (spines slightly faded). We will advise postage costs and delivery times, which will vary from those quoted by ABE.

FIRST EDITION of a RARE TWO VOLUME record of Sir Austen Henry Layard`s first adventurous journey to the East and residence among different tribes of Persia in the years 1840-1842. This book mentioned by the late 19th-century English novelist George Gissing in his diary as `one of the most interesting books`. The author - Sir Austen Henry Layard GCB PC (1817-1894), was an eminent English traveler, archaeologist, cuneiformist, art historian, draughtsman, collector, politician and diplomat, best known as the excavator of Nimrud and of Nineveh, where he uncovered a large proportion of the Assyrian palace reliefs known, and in 1851 the library of Ashurbanipal. Contains two beautiful b&w illustrations, two frontispieces and three fold-out maps. [BOTH VOLUMES]: 205x140mm. 490+511 pages [+20]. Olive green cloth Hardcover. Gilt lettering and red and green patterns on front cover and spine. Text block edges age-stained. Cover yellowing and dirty/stained. Cover corners and spine edges bumped and worn. Binding slightly visible on inner cover (but still intact). Small sticker on front whitepage. Illustrations and some pages slightly age-stained. Pages yellowing. [SUMMARY]: This extremely rare first edition of a two-volume illustrated memoir of travels and residence in Persia by an illustrious Late Victorian England personality is in good condition. The book is in : English.

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