Memoirs of Baron de Tott V1

By Francois Tott and François de Tott

Book Overview

The Memoirs of Baron de Tott V1 is a book written by Francois Tott, a French military engineer and diplomat who served in the Ottoman Empire during the 18th century. The book is a firsthand account of Tott's experiences in the Ottoman Empire, including his interactions with the Ottoman military, political and cultural elites, as well as his observations on Ottoman society, customs, and traditions.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Tott's experiences in the Ottoman Empire. The first chapter provides an overview of Tott's background and his journey to the Ottoman Empire, while subsequent chapters cover his work as a military engineer and his involvement in various military campaigns and diplomatic missions.Throughout the book, Tott provides detailed descriptions of the Ottoman military and its tactics, as well as insights into the political and cultural landscape of the Ottoman Empire. He also offers his opinions on various topics, such as the Ottoman legal system, the role of religion in Ottoman society, and the relationship between the Ottoman Empire and Europe.Overall, the Memoirs of Baron de Tott V1 is a fascinating and informative account of life in the Ottoman Empire during the 18th century, written by a knowledgeable and insightful observer.1785. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766162303. Volume 1 of 2. These works consist of the memoirs of Baron Francois de Tott, containing the state of the Turkish Empire and the Crimea, during the late war with Russia, with numerous anecdotes, facts and observations on the manners and customs of the Turks and Tartars. Translated from the original French work. The text is written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162609516
• ISBN13: 9781162609515
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 518 Pages
• Weight: 2.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"