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Background imageTurks Collection: Ottoman Empire / Map 16C

Ottoman Empire / Map 16C
Istanbul in the 16th century, after the Turks captured it. The map is entitled Byzantium, now Constantinople

Background imageTurks Collection: HMS Iron Duke and the Great Fire of Smyrna, 1922

HMS Iron Duke and the Great Fire of Smyrna, 1922
A vivid photograph of the burning of Smyrna after its capture by the Turks, with HMS Iron Duke, the flagship of the Mediterranean fleet, in the foreground. Date: 1922

Background imageTurks Collection: Siege of Vienna by Turks (1683). Battle of Kahlenberg

Siege of Vienna by Turks (1683). Battle of Kahlenberg, in which the European army, under the command of Polish king Jan Sobiesky, defeated the Ottomans. Oil on canvas. AUSTRIA. Vienna

Background imageTurks Collection: Painting in Cossack Museum, Zaporozhye, Ukraine

Painting in Cossack Museum, Zaporozhye, Ukraine
A painting in the Cossack Museum on Khortytsaya Island, Zaporozhye, Ukraine, depicting an Ottoman enemy (possibly the Sultan) making a proclamation, probably a 17th century event

Background imageTurks Collection: Bulgaria / Sword Custom

Bulgaria / Sword Custom
When his troops take Mustapha- Pacha from the Turks, Tsar Ferdinand tramples the enemy flags, and the name of the town is changed to - guess what ? - Ferdinandovo

Background imageTurks Collection: Siege of Malta 1565

Siege of Malta 1565
Jean de la Valette defends the island against the Turks

Background imageTurks Collection: Jan III Sobieski

Jan III Sobieski
JOHN (JAN) III SOBIESKI king of Poland and military commander, who liberated Vienna when menaced by the Ottoman Turks. Polands greatest king

Background imageTurks Collection: Siege of Constantinople

Siege of Constantinople
SIEGE OF CONSTANTINOPLE The Turks under Sultan Mehmed II besiege the Byzantine capital; both sides use Greek Fire against the other

Background imageTurks Collection: Sultan Murad IV Ghazi - ruler of the Ottoman Turks

Sultan Murad IV Ghazi - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Murad IV Ghazi (1612 February 9, 1640) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1623 to 1640 - known both for restoring the authority of the state and for the brutality of his method in doing so

Background imageTurks Collection: Sultan Osman II - ruler of the Ottoman Turks

Sultan Osman II - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Sultan Osman II or Othman II (commonly known as Genc Osman, meaning Osman the Young) (1604-1622) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1618 until his death on 20 May 1622. Date: circa 1620

Background imageTurks Collection: Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg (1661-1747). Corfu. Gree

Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg (1661-1747). Corfu. Gree
Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg (1661-1747). Marshal defender of the city of Corfu of the Turkish invasion of 1716. Marble statue. Corfu. Ionian Islands. Greece

Background imageTurks Collection: Sultan Ibrahim - ruler of the Ottoman Turks

Sultan Ibrahim - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Ibrahim (16151648) ( Ibrahim the Mad ) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1640 until 1648. Date: circa 1645

Background imageTurks Collection: Janos Huniadi

Janos Huniadi
JANOS HUNIADI (or Hunyadi) Hungarian military commander against the Turks

Background imageTurks Collection: Constantine XI Palaeolog

Constantine XI Palaeolog
CONSTANTINE XI PALAEOLOGUS The last Byzantine Emperor, who died trying to save Constantinople from the Turks

Background imageTurks Collection: Patriotic Greek Card from the First World War - Thessaloniki

Patriotic Greek Card from the First World War - Thessaloniki
Patriotic Greek Card from the First World War showing the Greeks triumphing over the Turks - including one atop the White Tower at Thessaloniki. Date: 1916

Background imageTurks Collection: British troops in action against Turks near Kirkuk, WW1

British troops in action against Turks near Kirkuk, WW1
British troops of the 7th North Staffordshire Regiment, 39th Infantry Brigade, 13th Division, in action against the Turks at an outpost near Kirkuk, Mesopotamia (now Iraq) during the First World War

Background imageTurks Collection: Death of Botsaris, 1823

Death of Botsaris, 1823
Insurrection against Turks: The death of Markos Botsaris, patriot leader. Date: 1823

Background imageTurks Collection: Cretan Insurrection

Cretan Insurrection
Once again, the Cretans rise against their Turkish rulers : this time, the great powers intervene : the island will be taken from the Turks and made an independent nation

Background imageTurks Collection: Buman (Illig Qaghan), founder of Kaghanate Bum�an (Illig Qaghan)

Buman (Illig Qaghan), founder of Kaghanate Bum�an (Illig Qaghan)
Bumin Khagan (Illig Qaghan, reigned 551-552), founder of the Turkic Kaghanate. This form of government was typical for the Eurasian Steppe from the 6th to the 10th century. circa 6th century

Background imageTurks Collection: Photograph of Turks Head PH, Belgravia, London

Photograph of Turks Head PH, Belgravia, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageTurks Collection: Erzurum, eastern Anatolia, Turkey, Ottoman Empire

Erzurum, eastern Anatolia, Turkey, Ottoman Empire
Erzurum (Armenian - Karin), is a city in eastern Anatolia, Turkey. The name " Erzurum" derives from " Arz-u Rum" (literally The Land of the Romans in Persian)

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkish soldiers at Tell El-Ful 26th December 1917

Turkish soldiers at Tell El-Ful 26th December 1917

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Constantinople. The Sehzade Mosque

Turkey. Constantinople. The Sehzade Mosque
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Exterior view of the Sehzade Mosque, 16th century. Ottoman era mosque located in the Fatih district

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Constantinople. Old Istanbul

Turkey. Constantinople. Old Istanbul
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Old Istanbul. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Lepetit. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageTurks Collection: Ottoman Empire era. Caravanserai in Burgas

Ottoman Empire era. Caravanserai in Burgas
Ottoman Empire period. Caravanserai in Burgas (today territory of Bulgaria). Couryard of the Caravanserai, resting place for travelers. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Cholet

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Istanbul. The aqueduct of Uzunkemer

Turkey. Istanbul. The aqueduct of Uzunkemer
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). The aqueduct of Uzunkemer near Belgrade Forest. It is an Ottoman aqueduct bridge on the northern branch of the Kirkcesme Supply System

Background imageTurks Collection: Plane trees of Godfrey of Bouillon. Prairie of Buyukdere

Plane trees of Godfrey of Bouillon. Prairie of Buyukdere
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. 40 plane trees of Godfrey of Bouillon. Prairie of Buyukdere. According to tradition the field tent of Godfrey of Bouillon was installed next to the tree during the camping of

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey - Istanbul - Artificial basin in the Belgrad Forest

Turkey - Istanbul - Artificial basin in the Belgrad Forest
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Artificial basin in the Belgrad Forest. Engraving by Lemaitre, Danvin and Cholet

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Constantinople. Piyale Pasha (Tersana) Mosque

Turkey. Constantinople. Piyale Pasha (Tersana) Mosque
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Piyale Pasha Mosque, also known as Tersana Mosque, and its gardens. 16th century. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Cholet

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Bosphorus castles

Turkey. Bosphorus castles
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Bosphorus castles. Engraving by Lemaitre, Danvin and Lepetit. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Constantinople - Topkapi Palace or Seraglio

Turkey. Constantinople - Topkapi Palace or Seraglio
Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Topkapi Palace or Seraglio (Royal residence) from the Golden Horn. Engraving by Lemaitre, Fleury and Lalaisse

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Constantinople - Leander's Tower

Turkey. Constantinople - Leander's Tower
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Maiden's Tower or Leander's Tower (Kiz Kulesi). It was erected on a small islet at the Southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait in

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Ottoman Empire. Turkish army troops

Turkey. Ottoman Empire. Turkish army troops. From left to right: Chatir, Pasha, militiaman, Harbagi, Egyptian soldier and another militiaman. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Constantinople. Kiosk of the Grand Seigneur at Bebek

Turkey. Constantinople. Kiosk of the Grand Seigneur at Bebek
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Kiosk of the Grand Seigneur at Bebek, at the Bosphorus. Engraving by Lemaitre, Cholet and Fleury

Background imageTurks Collection: Beyoglu. Burial ground or Champs des Morts Barracks at Pera

Beyoglu. Burial ground or Champs des Morts Barracks at Pera
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Beyoglu. Burial ground or Champs des Morts Barracks at Pera. Engraving by Lemaitre and Blanchard. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Constantinople. Galata Tower

Turkey. Constantinople. Galata Tower
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Galata Tower or Tower of Christ. It was buit in 1348 during an expansion of the Genoese colony in Constantinople

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Turkish wooden pleasure house

Turkey. Turkish wooden pleasure house
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Turkish wooden pleasure house. Engraving by Lemaitre, Danvin and Lepetit. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Janissaries

Turkey. Janissaries
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Janissaries. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey, Constantinople (Istanbul). Public office

Turkey, Constantinople (Istanbul). Public office
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Public office. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Branche. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageTurks Collection: Topkapi. Religious ceremony in the Audience Hall (Arz Odacy)

Topkapi. Religious ceremony in the Audience Hall (Arz Odacy)
Turkey. Constantinople (Today Istanbul). Topkapi Palace. Religious ceremony in the Audience Hall (Arz Odacy) or Throne apartment on the day before Beyram festival

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Court of the Grand Vizier. Ottoman Empire

Turkey. Court of the Grand Vizier. Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Court of the Grand Vizier. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Montaut. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageTurks Collection: Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and Khadjedhian

Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and Khadjedhian
Turkey. Administration of the Ottoman Empire. From left to right: Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and Khadjedhian, member of the Divan. Historia de Turquia, 1840

Background imageTurks Collection: Panoramic view of Constantinople with the Seraglio Point

Panoramic view of Constantinople with the Seraglio Point
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople. Panoramic view of Constantinople with the Seraglio Point. Engraving by Lemaitre. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Constantinople - Cistern of Philoxenos

Turkey. Constantinople - Cistern of Philoxenos
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Cistern of Philoxenos or Binbirdirek Cistern, The 1001 columns. It was constructed under a palace in the 5th century

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Constantinople. Ottoman era. The Sultan's bath

Turkey. Constantinople. Ottoman era. The Sultan's bath
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). The Sultan's bath. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Arnout

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Turkish baths for women

Turkey. Turkish baths for women
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Turkish baths for women. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

Background imageTurks Collection: Turkey. Constantinople. The Bazaar

Turkey. Constantinople. The Bazaar
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). The Bazaar. Engraving by Lemaitre. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageTurks Collection: Constantinople. Yedikule Fortress

Constantinople. Yedikule Fortress
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Yedikule Fortress or Fortress of the Seven Towers. Its construction was commissioned by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in 1458



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