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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, Volumes 1 and 2
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"The Life and Letters of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, Volumes 1 and 2" by Busbecq is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work details the life and experiences of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, who served as an ambassador in the Ottoman Empire during the turbulent 16th century. The book encompasses his observations of significant historical figures and events, illustrating the cultural and political dynamics of the time. At the start of the narrative, the authors introduce Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq as a notable diplomat whose firsthand accounts provide valuable insights into the 16th century. The opening chapters discuss his early life, lineage, and the historical context of his time, characterized by conflicts between Europe and the Ottoman Empire. The introductory sections emphasize Busbecq's importance as a chronicler of both the political landscape and the personal anecdotes intertwined with significant historical occurrences. His writings, filled with keen observations, ultimately set the stage for a deeper exploration of his letters that detail his experiences during his diplomatic mission to Constantinople. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Category: Biographies
Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: History - European
Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
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