Behind Turkish Lattices, the Story of a Turkish Woman's Life. E-book. Formato PDF Hester Donaldson Jenkins   -  Forgotten Books, 2017  - 

For nine years I have lived in your beautiful city of Constantinople, and have learned to love Turkey and you. I have grieved with you over the dark days that are past, and have rejoiced with you over the wonderful transformation that July 1908 made in your land, and now I hope with you for the happy future of Turkey.

Ibrahim Pasha: Grand Vizir of Suleiman the Magnificent. E-book. Formato PDF Hester Donaldson Jenkins   -  Forgotten Books, 2017  - 

The teaching of history in Constantinople naturally leads to an interest in the history of Turkey, and also to the recognition that little has been written on that subject except on the side of political relations with Europe. One who desires to present to western readers a brief study of Turkish civilization might reasonably turn to the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, as being typical of the course of Turkish history, and also as exhibiting Turkey at the height of her powers. For the purpose of this dissertation, the study has been confined to the career of Ibrahim Pasha, grand vizir between 1522 and 1536.