"The Life and Letters of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, Volumes 1 and 2" by Ogier Ghislain de Busbecq is a historical biography that unfolds the captivating life of a 16th-century ambassador amidst the clash of civilizations. It explores the remarkable journey of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, a keen observer stationed in the heart of the Ottoman Empire during a volatile era, whose experiences and interactions with influential figures paint a vivid picture of the cultural and political tensions between Europe and the East. The narrative begins by establishing Busbecq's significance as a learned diplomat and chronicler, highlighting his origins, family history, and the broader historical backdrop of his time. The early passages set the stage for Busbecq's pivotal role as a bridge between two worlds, revealing the intricate details of his diplomatic mission to Constantinople through personal letters filled with astute observations and memorable stories.
The Life and Letters of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, Volumes 1 and 2
By Ogier Ghislain de Busbecq
Witness the clash of empires through the eyes of a 16th-century ambassador as he navigates the treacherous courts and chronicles the vibrant culture of the Ottoman Empire.
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About the AuthorOgier Ghiselin de Busbecq, sometimes Augier Ghislain de Busbecq, was a 16th-century Flemish writer, herbalist and diplomat in the employ of three generations of Austrian monarchs. He served as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire in Constantinople and in 1581 published a book about his time there, Itinera Constantinopolitanum et Amasianum, re-published in 1595 under the title of Turcicae epistolae or Turkish Letters. His letters also contain the only surviving word list of Crimean Gothic, a Germanic dialect spoken at the time in some isolated regions of Crimea. He is credited with the introduction of tulips into Western Europe and to the origin of their name.
Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, sometimes Augier Ghislain de Busbecq, was a 16th-century Flemish writer, herbalist and diplomat in the employ of three generations of Austrian monarchs. He served as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire in Constantinople and in 1581 published a book about his time there, Itinera Constantinopolitanum et Amasianum, re-published in 1595 under the title of Turcicae epistolae or Turkish Letters. His letters also contain the only surviving word list of Crimean Gothic, a Germanic dialect spoken at the time in some isolated regions of Crimea. He is credited with the introduction of tulips into Western Europe and to the origin of their name.
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