Michaowicz, Konstanty
Memoirs of a Janissary
- ISBN 13:
- 9781558765313
- author:
- Michaowicz, Konstanty
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Markus Wiener Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Konstanty Michałowicz's memoirs offer a unique perspective on the Ottoman Empire's military campaigns and the Janissary corps. Trained as a Janissary, Michałowicz witnessed key events, including the sieges of Belgrade and Constantinople in 1453, and the campaign against Count Dracula. His experiences provide valuable insights into Turkish military practices and customs. The memoirs, written by Michałowicz after his garrison was captured by the Hungarian king, offer a detailed account of the siege and conquest of Constantinople and Trebizond. They also describe magnificent court scenes and encounters with the great Khans of the Tatars and with Hungarian and Serbian kings, as well as scenes from daily life in the Ottoman Empire. A fascinating and well-documented account of life in the Ottoman Empire, Michałowicz's memoirs provide a rare glimpse into the military and social practices of the time.
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