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Chronicle of Events Between the Years 1623 and 1733, Relating to the Settlement of the Order of Carmelites in Mesopotamia (Bassora)

Chronicle of Events Between the Years 1623 and 1733, Relating to the Settlement of the Order of Carmelites in Mesopotamia (Bassora)

Gollancz, Hermann

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Religion General CatholicismGeneral Middle Eastern History

ISBN10: 1025558162
ISBN13: 9781025558165
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 700
Weight: 2.12
Height: 1.40 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Chronicle of Events Between the Years 1623 and 1733, Relating to the Settlement of the Order of Carmelites in Mesopotamia (Bassora) presents a comprehensive historical narrative of the Catholic missionary presence in the region of modern-day Iraq. This scholarly work, compiled and translated by Hermann Gollancz, offers an invaluable primary source for understanding the establishment of the Carmelite friars in the strategic port city of Basra. Spanning over a century, the chronicle details the daily lives, spiritual missions, and political negotiations of the order within the context of the Ottoman Empire.

The text provides unique insights into the socio-political climate of Mesopotamia during the 17th and 18th centuries, documenting the friars' interactions with local authorities and diverse religious populations. It serves as a significant record of European engagement with the Middle East, capturing the complexities of maintaining a religious settlement amidst shifting geopolitical tides.

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