Primary Sources, Historical Collections

Get a firsthand look at life in the Ottoman Empire and India with this fascinating primary source historical collection, featuring a foreword by T. S. Wentworth. James Forbes was a Scottish writer who lived and worked in the Middle East and India during the early 19th century, and his memoirs provide invaluable insights into the cultural and political complexities of this fascinating region. Essential reading for students of Middle Eastern and South Asian history and culture.
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