Project Gutenberg 2016-11-30 Public domain in the USA. 464 Busbecq, Ogier Ghislain de 1522 1592 De Busbecq, Ogier Ghislain Busbequius, A. G. (Augerius Gislenius) Busbequs, Augerus Gislenus Busbeck, Ogier Ghislain de Busbequius, Augerius Gislenius Bousbecq, Ogier Ghislain de Bousebecque, Ogier Ghislain de Daniell, F. H. Blackburne (Francis Henry Blackburne) 1845 1921 Daniell, Francis Henry Blackburne Forster, Charles Thornton 1836 1891 Forster, Ch. Th. (Charles Thornton) The Life and Letters of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, Vol. 1 (of 2) Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Life and Letters of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Busbecq is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as both a biography and a compilation of letters from Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, a Flemish diplomat who served as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century. The text delves into the political landscape of Europe during his lifetime, highlighting significant figures and events that shaped the era, with a particular focus on the interactions between Christendom and the Ottoman Empire. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Busbecq’s life and the context of his writings, emphasizing the historical significance of his letters. The opening portion establishes Busbecq as a knowledgeable observer of extraordinary moments in 16th-century history, detailing his early years, the influence of his family, and his education under notable figures. Mentioned are his preparations for an appointment as an ambassador, the appeal of the roles he undertook, and the critical political climate of Europe dominated by powerful monarchs and the looming threat posed by the Ottoman Empire. Through this introduction, readers gain insight into Busbecq's character, motivations, and the complexities of 16th-century diplomacy, laying the groundwork for his later adventures in Constantinople and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Busbecq, Ogier Ghislain de, 1522-1592 D Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 1244911 2025-06-21T11:14:17.983136 text/html 1164927 2024-10-23T01:27:03 text/html 1275489 2025-06-21T11:14:37.276986 application/epub+zip 1288114 2025-06-21T11:14:21.812031 application/epub+zip 496017 2025-06-21T11:14:19.728070 application/epub+zip 1637276 2025-06-21T11:14:47.690925 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1565272 2025-06-21T11:14:35.350997 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 774163 2022-09-24T11:23:48.763425 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 932688 2025-06-21T11:14:15.186084 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 912728 2024-10-23T01:27:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17918 2025-06-21T11:14:47.885904 application/rdf+xml 23752 2025-06-21T11:14:20.241054 image/jpeg 3091 2025-06-21T11:14:19.986039 image/jpeg 1120282 2025-06-21T11:14:18.087073 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia