Through Five Turkish Provinces

By Mark Sykes

Book Overview

Through Five Turkish Provinces is a travelogue written by British diplomat and explorer Mark Sykes in 1900. The book documents Sykes' journey through five provinces of the Ottoman Empire - Anatolia, Cilicia, Kurdistan, Armenia, and Roumelia - during the late 19th century. Sykes describes his encounters with local people, their customs, and traditions, as well as the landscapes and historical landmarks he encounters along the way. The book also provides insight into the political and social climate of the Ottoman Empire during this time period. Through Five Turkish Provinces is an important historical document, shedding light on a region and period of history that is often overlooked in Western literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: 1104415224
• ISBN13: 9781104415228
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"