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Title:
Konstantinopel en het Serail
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1865
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Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Gutenberg.
Summary: "Konstantinopel en het Serail" by Anonymous is a travel narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The work vividly describes the beauty and splendor of Istanbul, particularly its unique blend of natural and architectural marvels. The narrative sets the stage for the exploration of the sultan's palace and the multifaceted life within the city during a period of historical significance, including descriptions of the prominent landmarks, the Bosporus strait, and the cultural vibrancy of the Turkish capital. The opening of the narrative transports the reader to the moment of arrival in Istanbul via the Sea of Marmara, where the breathtaking panorama of the city unfolds, highlighting its islands and the ornate architecture of the sultan's palace. The text offers rich details of the bustling harbor, the elegant kaiks (boats), and the grand procession of the sultan, underscoring the social hierarchies and traditions. As the narrative progresses, the reader is invited to anticipate an in-depth exploration of the sultan's serail, bringing into focus the historical layers and complexities associated with its opulent life and the women residing therein, creating an engaging tableau of Ottoman life during this dynamic period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 36117
Published: May 15, 2011
Downloads: 112
Language: Dutch
Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel
Subject: Eminönü (Istanbul, Turkey)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Konstantinopel en het Serail
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1865
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg.
Summary: "Konstantinopel en het Serail" by Anonymous is a travel narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The work vividly describes the beauty and splendor of Istanbul, particularly its unique blend of natural and architectural marvels. The narrative sets the stage for the exploration of the sultan's palace and the multifaceted life within the city during a period of historical significance, including descriptions of the prominent landmarks, the Bosporus strait, and the cultural vibrancy of the Turkish capital. The opening of the narrative transports the reader to the moment of arrival in Istanbul via the Sea of Marmara, where the breathtaking panorama of the city unfolds, highlighting its islands and the ornate architecture of the sultan's palace. The text offers rich details of the bustling harbor, the elegant kaiks (boats), and the grand procession of the sultan, underscoring the social hierarchies and traditions. As the narrative progresses, the reader is invited to anticipate an in-depth exploration of the sultan's serail, bringing into focus the historical layers and complexities associated with its opulent life and the women residing therein, creating an engaging tableau of Ottoman life during this dynamic period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 36117
Published: May 15, 2011
Downloads: 112
Language: Dutch
Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel
Subject: Eminönü (Istanbul, Turkey)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.