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Jean Baptiste Hilair. Camel Caravans in Palmyra c 1785. (Artcuriel) Since 1691 western travellers had begun to draw the ruins of Palmyra.
In 1663, English ambassador Lord Winchilsea considered Constantinople more worth visiting than all of Italy. European travellers embarked on the Grand Tour to explore the Ottoman Empire’s power, ceremonies, classical antiquities, and exotic experiences, including sexual adventures. During the Napoleonic wars, when Europe was embroiled in conflict, the Ottoman Empire became an attractive destination. Dr. Philip Mansel, known for his books on various historical subjects, will illustrate this talk with over 150 unpublished pictures of Ottoman sites and discuss the Empire’s allure during challenging times.
Jean Baptiste Hilair. Camel Caravans in Palmyra c 1785. (Artcuriel) Since 1691 western travellers had begun to draw the ruins of Palmyra.
Issue 66, December 2023
Turkey’s Centenary Issue
