The history of the present state of the Ottoman Empire
Subtitle: Containing the maxims of the Turkish polity, the most material points of the Mahometan religion, their sects and heresies, their convents and religious votaries. Their military discipline, with an exact computation of their forces both by sea and land. Illustrated with divers pieces of sculpture representing the variety of habits amongst the Turks. In three books. By Paul Ricaut Esq; late secretary to his Excellency the Earl of Winchelsea, embassador extraordinary for His Majesty Charles II. &c. to Sultan Mahomet Han the Fourth, emperor of the Turks) now consul of Smyrna, and fellow of the Royal Society
Contributors: Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698, engraver
Edition: The fifth edition, corrected and enlarged by the author
Series: Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 2177:3
Publisher: printed by T.N. for John Starkey at the Mitre within Temple-Bar
Published: 1682
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 406
Subjects: Turkey -- History -- Mehmed IV, 1648-1687 -- Early works to 1800; Turkey -- Politics and government -- Early works to 1800; Turkey -- Religious life and customs -- Early works to 1800; Turkey -- Militia -- Early works to 1800; Turkey -- Social conditions -- Early works to 1800
Genres: Early works to 1800
Other titles: Maxims of the Turkish polity; Of the Turkish religion; Third book; wherein is treated of the Tua
Notes: Text is continuous despite pagination

With added engraved title page with imprint: Printed for J: Starkey and H: Brome, and signed: F. H. Van Houe. fec

With three final contents leaves

Imperfect; A2-3 are lacking; stained, with print faded

Reproduction of the original in the John Rylands University Library of Manchester

Wing (2nd ed., 1994) R2404

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1993. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. 35mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2177:3)).