Letters From Turkey

Turkish Embassy Letters

Turkish Embassy Letters is a collection of correspondence written by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu during her time as the wife of the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire in the early 18th century. Through her vivid and engaging letters, Lady Mary provides a fascinating glimpse into the culture, customs, and daily life of Ottoman society, particularly the lives of women. Her keen observations and insightful commentary offer a unique perspective on a world that was largely unknown to Western readers at the time, making this book a valuable historical resource and a captivating read.

The letters of lady M.W. Montagu during the embassy to Constantinople, 1716-18

Turkish Letters

The observations of a 16th-century Habsburg ambassador to Constantinople.