Description:
In French.Corners slightly bunped, no foxing, very small tear at head of spine, sewn signatures tight, but somewhat loose in paper binding, all pages clear, intact and unmarked.
Olfert Dapper's (1636 – 1689) copper engraving of Thessaloniki from 1688 appears on the cover.
This very hard-to find book by Prof. Michael Laskaris (1903-1965), a distinguished Balkanologist at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, provides some interesting information on the history of Thessaloniki during the 18th century, which has significant gaps, particularly during the Ottoman period. It is well-written, and features clear accounts written by experienced diplomats.
The first part of the book, "Salonique et sa rĂ©gion" includes consular reports by Jean Vincent Arasy, consul of France in Thessaloniki at the end of the 18th century, which provide significant information on the population, professions, consulates, organizations and significant communities of the city. There is also some discussion of everyday life and… Read More