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The Travels And Adventures Of The Turkish Admiral Sidi Ali Reis

The Travels And Adventures Of The Turkish Admiral Sidi Ali Reis

Reis, Sidi Ali
Vambery, A.

Paperback

Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesTurkey & Ottoman Empire History

ISBN10: 1163082414
ISBN13: 9781163082416
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Travels and Adventures of the Turkish Admiral Sidi Ali Reis is a historical account of the voyages and experiences of Sidi Ali Reis, a renowned Ottoman admiral who lived in the 16th century. The book is written by Reis himself and translated into English.The book starts with a brief introduction to the life of Sidi Ali Reis and his family background. It then delves into his naval career, detailing his various voyages and battles across the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Sidi Ali Reis was an accomplished sailor who commanded several Ottoman naval expeditions, including the famous Battle of Diu against the Portuguese in 1509.Apart from his naval exploits, the book also provides a vivid description of the cultures and customs of the various lands and peoples that Sidi Ali Reis encountered during his travels. He visited several countries, including Egypt, India, Iran, and Ethiopia, and his accounts provide valuable insights into the political, social, and economic conditions of these lands during his time.The Travels and Adventures of the Turkish Admiral Sidi Ali Reis is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the Ottoman Empire, naval warfare, and the exploration of the East. It is a valuable primary source for historians and scholars, providing a firsthand account of the events and experiences of one of the most prominent Ottoman naval commanders.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.

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