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The Life and Letters of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, Vol. 1 (of 2)
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Busbecq, Ogier Ghislain de, 1522-1592
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "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.)
- Credits:
- 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)
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2016-11-30
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