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Alexandre Louis Marie Petis de LA CROIX

Abrégé chronologique de l'histoire ottomane

Chez Vincent, à Paris 1768, pet. in 8 (10,5x17,5cm), xxiij, 694pp. (8) et (4) 786pp; (1), 2 volumes reliés.

first edition.
Bindings in full blond marble blond contemporary. Back with nerves adorned with nets. Red morocco, and black morocco. Shaped heads. Friction. Good copy.
The introduction tells the story of the ancient Turks until the founding of the Ottoman Empire. Parallel to Ottoman history, and even often opposite, the book gives the history of the contemporary princes of Eastern Europe (Hungary, Poland, Russia) and Asia. They would all be part of the same stock, of the same origin, Tartars and Huns. In addition, paintings enable us to embrace the history of Europe, the Turks and Asia. In his short preface, the author defends himself from all dryness, having punctuated his accounts of notes and anecdotes on manners and customs, and endeavoring to render the accumulation of facts and events in the form of narratives. Attached is an explanation of the Turkish words used in the book. In short, a judicious and precise compilation, seeking to embrace the history of a people and its place in the history of the world. The juxtaposition of contemporary histories makes it possible to approach a certain understanding of the march of a people tied closely to its sovereigns.

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